Moroco dismantles Al Qaida ‘jihad’ network operating in several cities

Moroco dismantles Al Qaida ‘jihad’ network operating in several cities

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Morocco has dismantled an Al Qaida network. The Interior Ministry said security forces captured members of a so-called “jihad” network that operated in several cities in Morocco. The ministry said the network was directed by an unidentified member linked to Al Qaida in Afghanistan. “The cell leader, experienced in fighting […]

Moroccans hit Islamist government ‘repression’ in nationwide protests

Moroccans hit Islamist government ‘repression’ in nationwide protests

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 […]