Coal mining : When Jerada’s miners led to the creation of the oldest trade unions in Morocco

Coal mining in Jerada, first active in the 1930's, has made of it a hub for workers. Engaged in trade unionist activities, miners have led to the creation of the UMT, one of the oldest trade unions in Morocco. Flashback.

7th and 8th of June 1948, anti-Jewish rioting events in Jerada and Oujda

On the 7th and 8th of July 1948, less than a month after the formation of the State of Israel, anti-Jewish riots erupted in two Moroccan cities namely Jerada and Oujda leading to the death of 42 Moroccan Jews.

A parliamentary committee set up to inquire into Jerada’s closed mines was dissolved

After working for 10 months in difficult conditions, the House of Councilors has decided to dissolve a parliamentary committee set up to inquire into Jerada's closed mines. The body was expected to reveal the details of a 21-year-old agreement.

Casablanca hosted a sit-in to support Hirak detainees on Wednesday

Jerada : Three people die in a mining accident

HRW slams authorities for using excessive force when dispersing protests in Jerada

Human Rights Watch accuses the Moroccan authorities of using excessive force when arresting protesters and dispersing demonstrations in Jerada.

Two people killed in Jerada following the collapse of an abandoned mine 

Jerada : Sentences ranging from one month to one year in prison for 7 accused

Mustapha El Khalfi : Amnesty’s report on Jerada «lacks fairness»

Jerada : The trial of five detainees postponed to March the 26th