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US greenlights sale of JSOW medium range precision guided weapon to Morocco

The US has given its go-ahead for the sale of forty AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW) to Morocco. Morocco intends to use the missiles on its F-16, multi-role fighter aircraft, and will provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of critical sea lanes, the Pentagon said. The sale “will increase the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s […]

Toyota Tsusho to Deliver Morocco Marine Research Vessel in 2021

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, supported by CFAO, its subsidiary, has won a $44 million contract to supply Morocco an oceanographic and fishery research vessel. The building of the research boat is expected to be completed in 2020 while delivery is scheduled for 2021. It will be built at the Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Tamano Shipyard in Japan. […]

UN Lauds Morocco’s Successful Efforts to Eradicate Torture

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour said Morocco made significant progress in eradicating torture and all forms of ill-treatment. The UN official also commended Morocco for its support for UN Office for Human Rights (OHCHR) in promoting human rights and combating all forms of violence. Gilmour made the remarks during a meeting with […]