Special to WorldTribune.com Belgians who have relocated to Morocco say they feel safer than in Belgium where they lived in constant fear of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) terror cells. Morocco “is a safe haven (for Belgians) amid a rough sea of turbulence, threats and insecurity, perhaps even safer than Europe these days,” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Morocco on June 3 announced the arrests of nine alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) recruiters who were said to be operating in cities throughout the country. “According to accurate data, the terrorist cell members made secret contacts with leaders of ISIL to coordinate operations of sending Moroccan volunteer fighters […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Morocco continues to draw dual-use Western industry. Morocco has added to its list of major Western contractors that decided to build production facilities in the North African kingdom. On June 16, Morocco hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for an electronics plant that could enhance the civilian and military sector. “This is […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi King Abdullah, believed to be in declining health, has left for Morocco. Officials said Abdullah, said to be more than 95, arrived in the Moroccan port of Casablanca on late May 31. They said the Saudi king would stay in his villa in northern Morocco for an undetermined […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Morocco has overseen the launch of aerospace production. The North African kingdom has been graduating cadets to work at the latest aerospace production facility. On Feb. 1, Canada’s Bombardier Aerospace began production at its transitional facility in Morocco. “This is a very exciting milestone for us as we start to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Morocco has again been rocked by renewed unrest against the new Islamist government. Anti-government protests have been reported in several major cities in the North African kingdom. Thousands of people called for jobs, transparency, lower prices and democracy. “Stop the repression of the people!” a banner unfurled at a protest […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Thugs hired by the ruling elite have threatened reformers in Morocco. Human rights activists said the so-called Baltajiyas, known as thugs hired to intimidate pro-democracy organizers, were being allowed to break up meetings and assault key activists. On Oct. 27, the thugs stabbed and killed a senior human rights activist, […]