Sahrawi petitioner Zroug before UNHRC in Geneva

Morocco’s King extends condolences to family of anthropologist Yves Coppens

King Mohammed VI has sent on Saturday a message of condolences and compassion to the family and friends of late French anthropologist Yves Coppens, who was member of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Techniques. In his message, the King said he learned with emotion the passing of the renowned pundit in paleontology and […]

Assad’s fall brings Damascus closer to Rabat; Algiers’ military support to ousted regime prompts indignation

The collapse of Assad dictatorship opens a new chapter in the Moroccan-Syrian relationship after the toppled regime supported for decades the Polisario separatist group and the Algerian junta against Morocco’s territorial integrity. In November 2011, the Moroccan embassy was attacked by pro-Assad protesters in Damascus, prompting the ambassador’s recall and the closure of the premises. […]

Morocco concludes military exercise on eastern borders

The Moroccan Royal Armed Forces concluded one of their largest military drills on the eastern desert border with the participation of land and air armies. The exercise known as “Saghro” focused on testing the readiness of land and air forces and desert warfare, the well-informed defense news portal FAR-Maroc said. The military drills were also […]