Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Morocco’s king Mohammed VI endorses new Jewish organizations

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Morocco’s Jewish population is estimated at 3,000 individuals, making it the largest in North Africa. 700,000 Israelis claim Moroccan ancestry and maintain close ties to their nation of origin. The new organisation of Moroccan Judaism coincides with the expansion of links between Morocco and Israel. RABAT: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has ordered a reorganisation … Read more

Moroccan activist sentenced to two years for online posts

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In a case criticized by Amnesty International, a Moroccan court sentenced an activist to two years in prison on Friday for criticizing government officials on social media. Saida El Alami, 48, a vocal human rights activist with regular online posts who was arrested on March 23, was found guilty in a Casablanca court of crimes … Read more