Sahara : Activists close to the Polisario boycott a Human Rights Watch mission in Laayoune

Human Rights Watch has sent two of its Moroccan members to Laayoune. Surprisingly, the mission did not receive the support of all human rights activists in the city.

Rabat to host the International Conference of African Civil Society in December

Despite the displeasure of pro-Polisario NGOs, international companies operate in the Sahara

On the 21st of March, the European Commission pledged to integrate Saharan waters in the next fisheries agreement with Morocco. A decision that goes hand in hand with the EU companies’ will. 

Taoufik Bouachrine’s trial : Five NGOs show support for the alleged victims

Helena Maleno : Providing assistance for a person in a dangerous situation is not a crime

NGOs and Morocco’s consulate succeed in finding the family of a Moroccan who died in Germany

Moroccan NGOs in Germany have been able to facilitate the search for a Moroccan national’s family after he was found dead by German Authorities. Through an announcement issued by the Kingdom’s consulate in Frankfurt and with the help of the Ministry of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Emigration Affairs alongside associations, members of Mimoun Boussaad's family were informed of his death and his body will be buried in Nadour, Morocco. 

Despite the ICC warrant, the Sudanese president arrives to Tangier in a private visit

The Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir has arrived to Tangier despite the genocide charges and warrant issued against him. The latter was invited by King Salmane who is currently in a private visit to the northern city.

Hirak : NGOs denounce violation of human rights