OCP & IFDC

Morocco foils ISIS terror plot, arrests 3 extremists

Moroccan authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of three ISIS operatives who were planning to carry out terrorist attacks in the North African Kingdom. Aged between 19 and 28, the jihadists were nabbed by counter-terror units in simultaneous operations conducted in the cities of Tetouan, Larache and Souk El Arbaa. After raiding their homes, the […]

Morocco key to region’s anti-terrorism action- Spanish official

Morocco is a key country in the fight against terrorism in the region, said Spain’s senior prosecutor Jesus Alonso. “Morocco is in a frontline and is committed like Spain, France and Belgium to uproot this transnational phenomenon that threatens the security and stability of the international community,” Alonso said at a meeting bringing together prosecutors […]

“Morocco without Plastic Bags” campaign launched

A nationwide awareness campaign to the danger of plastic bags on the environment and the need to use other alternatives was launched this week, under the motto “Morocco without plastic bags.” The campaign, sponsored by a local association, “Mawarid”, seeks to foster public awareness as to of the danger posed by non-biodegradable plastic bags to […]