Moroccan Bar Association announces nationwide strike

Moroccan lawyers address open letter to the President of the International Union of Lawyers

The President of the National Association of Lawyers of Morocco, Mohamed Lahbib Benchikh, has addressed an open letter to Fernando Hernández Gómez, President of the International Union of Lawyers (UIA), at its headquarters in Paris. In the letter, he raises concerns over what he views as a setback to the independence of the legal profession, in light of the draft law regulating the practice of law in the Kingdom.

Moroccan movement opposes Kabylie independence declaration

Benkirane condemns Kabylie independence declaration as a threat to regional unity

France : Did Moroccan officials attend the independence declaration ceremony of Kabilya ?

Moroccan press unions challenge minister's claims on National Press Council reform

Algerian journalist Saïd Bouakba faces trial for remarks on Eastern Sahara

History : When Mauritania was a serious bone of contention between Morocco and France

On the 28th of November 1960, Mauritania has been proclaimed an independent state. A status that the Kingdom recognized nine years later. However, long before being independent of the French, Mauritania had been a serious bone of contention between Morocco and France. The former colonizer, opposed to the idea of witnessing the rebirth of North Africa, supported the independence of the former French colony. History.

History : When President Franklin Roosevelt promised Morocco’s independence

Morocco has played in the 40s a crucial role in World War II, helping the Allied forces to defeat fascism in Europe. Following the Anfa conference held in Casablanca, President Franklin D. Roosevelt promised to support Morocco’s wish to be independent of French.

Independence day : Why do Moroccans celebrate the 18 of November ?

Although the kingdom was proclaimed an independent state on the 2nd of March, every year; Moroccans celebrate independence on the 18th of November. The latter commemorates King Mohammed V accession to the throne and his notorious speech delivered to announce the end of the French control.