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Morocco Foils 68 000 Illegal Migration Attempts Since 2002

Morocco, which is located only 8.6 miles (14 Km) away from Spain, is facing a growing number of migrants from around Africa attempting to cross to Europe from its Northern coasts. Moroccan authorities have foiled 68,000 illegal migration attempts and dismantled 122 human trafficking networks since 2002, said on Thursday Junior Interior Minister Noureddine Boutayeb […]

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Pope Francis Plans Visit to Morocco

Pope Francis is said to be planning an official visit to Morocco, a destination for intercultural and inter-religious dialogue, Italian media said. Turiweb.it was first to relay the news quoting Vincenzo Abbinante, Morocco’s honorary council in Bari. The visit will take place in a few months, he said adding that preparations are ongoing. Neither the […]