Moroccan university graduates from Northern Cyprus have been left in limbo since 2024 due to a freeze on degree recognition, preventing them from accessing the job market and prompting repeated protests. Uncertainty continues to weigh on current students as calls grow for a solution and clearer communication from authorities.
Recently, authorities barred historian and human rights activist Maati Monjib from leaving the country to travel to France, where he had been invited by Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University to deliver lectures, despite having received a royal pardon in July 2024. In this interview with Yabiladi, Monjib reflects on his legal and personal situation amid legal proceedings that have dragged on for years. He details the trajectory of his case and its impact on his daily and professional life.
Escalating strikes in the Gulf have disrupted flights and daily life, directly impacting Moroccans in the region, with some returning home and others choosing to stay despite ongoing risks. Testimonies shared with Yabiladi reveal journeys marked by fear, financial strain, and growing uncertainty, as the crisis shifts from a security threat to a risk of job loss and instability.