Amid the accusations that targeted the former Israeli defense Minister, Amir Peretz, he responded on his Facebook account clarifying his stands and motives. The latter, who was called a «war criminal» during a joint conference organized in the Moroccan parliament in Rabat, insisted that Morocco is a country of coexistence.
On the World Day against the Death Penalty, the Moroccan Coalition against the Death Penalty (CMCPM) called for the abolishment of death penalty in Morocco, the NGO said on Tuesday. In a communiqué sent to Yabiladi, the CMCPM believes that this is a new opportunity to «warn decision-makers against the consequences of death Penalty». The communiqué describes it as a «cruel, degrading punishment that hurts the human dignity». The coalition recalls
On the Fourth Committee dedicated to Special Political and Decolonization, the Western Sahara conflict continues to divide the member states of the United Nations. On Monday, a number of countries have shown support to Morocco while giving recommendations on the Western Sahara conflict. On the other hand, several states, on Friday, have chosen to back the Polisario Front. Details.
The headquarters of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) denounced on Tuesday the harassment of some lawyers who are members of the defense committee of the Hirak detainees. In a communiqué sent to Yabiladi, the NGO voiced its concerns regarding the issue discussed during one of its meetings on September the 30th. While congratulating these lawyers for «their valuable efforts to enforce law and justice and ensure that the conditions and standards of a fair trial are
Terrorism remains one of the «first security challenges» facing the 21st century, in the North African region, the Middle East, as well as the rest of the world, said on Monday in Casablanca the Deputy Minister of Interior, Noureddine Boutayeb. At the opening of the Africa Security Forum's 2017 edition, the minister said that «terrorist networks have reached an unprecedented level», adding that «the threat itself has become increasingly fluctuating and
The national economic growth is expected to improve to about 3.9 per cent compared to 1 per cent in the previous year, said the High Commission for Planning (HCP) in an report on the situation of the national economy. «The growth of non-agricultural activities will continue at + 2.7% in the 4th quarter with 13.5% increase in agricultural value added, the national economy is supposed to reach 3.9%, instead of 1% as reported last year,»said the HCP. Considering that world
The United Kingdom is «grateful» for the «efficient» aid presented by Morocco following the terrorist attacks in London, assured Suzanne Williams, the British Deputy Minister of Interior. «We are grateful for the fast and efficient assistance that Morocco has provided us after the attacks in London», the Baroness said in a statement to MAP news agency when she visited Sidi Moumen Cultural Center on Sunday in Casablanca. The British official explained that
With poor «deplorable hygiene conditions» and «little traceability», Morocco does not have the European Union’s backing to export its chickens to the 27 countries. This is reported by the daily newspaper L’Economiste on Monday. The media shed light on the report issued by the EU experts during an initial audit carried out from the 6th to the 14th of March. «At the end of this audit, the conclusions were drafted by experts from the EU,» the same
The Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedec is set to visit Morocco on Wednesday 11th of October to boost bilateral and economic ties between Morocco and Russia, Xinhua said on Sunday. According to the same source, «talks between Medvedev and Moroccan officials would focus on boosting economic cooperation, especially in agriculture and energy». Morocco is expected to be the first Arab and African country to export agricultural products to Russia, as reported by the Chinese news
Amir Peretz is back to Morocco. Received on the 17th of February 2006 by King Mohammed VI, the Israeli politician of Moroccan descent came back leading an Israeli delegation that attended a conference in Rabat.