Morocco's Islamists divided on Family Code reform

Islamist association Al Adl wal Ihsane and the Justice and Development Party (PJD) appear to be taking divergent approaches regarding the current Family Code reform. Whereas the PJD, led by Abdelilah Benkirane, has chosen a confrontational approach with its opponents, AWI advocates for a «reform that unites and does not divide».

Islamists prevent a Moroccan writer from hosting a conference in Melilla

Islamist figures in Morocco mourn the death of Egypt’s ex-President Mohamed Morsi

Following the sudden death of Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi, Islamist scholars and politicians in Morocco extended their condolences to the family of the deceased Muslim Brotherhood top figure. Some of these scholars and politicians called Morsi a «martyr».

Abdelilah Benkirane accuses the United Arab Emirates of «harassing» Islamists in Morocco

In a meeting broadcasted on Facebook, Morocco’s former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane accused the United Arab Emirates of harassing the Justice and Development Party’s politicians, stressing that Morocco’s foreign policy is dictated by King Mohammed VI.

«Hirak» : Important mobilization in Rabat due to the massive participation of Al Adl Wal Ihssane

The manifestation organized yesterday, Sunday 11th of June, in Rabat to support the «Hirak» has allowed Al Adl wal Ihssane movement to show its mobilizing force.