A doctor convicted of performing the abortion was sentenced, along with Hajar Raissouni and her fiancé. They denied any abortion had taken place.
Tag: Morocco
A Powerful Lure: Owning a Guesthouse in Morocco
For many expatriates, the exotic port city of Essaouira seems a perfect place to settle. But finding success in business can be challenging.
Moroccan Journalist on Trial for an Abortion She Says She Never Had
The arrests of a young reporter and her fiancé have set off outrage in Morocco, where they are seen by many as an example of the government persecuting critical journalists.
Is Trump’s America Tougher on Asylum than Other Western Countries?
President Trump’s plan to bar migrants from seeking asylum in the United States is similar to a scheme employed by Australia since 2012. Europe tried a comparable scheme in 2016, but it didn’t work.
3 Sentenced to Death for Killing Scandinavian Hikers in Morocco
The men were tried under an antiterrorism law and were the main defendants in a case that put two dozen suspects on trial.
Three Sentenced to Death in Murder of Scandinavian Tourists in Morocco
The men were tried under an antiterrorism law and were the main defendants in a case that put two dozen suspects on trial.
Pope Francis Warns Trump About Walls After Morocco Visit
Urging compassion for migrants, the pope said those who close borders “will become prisoners of the walls that they build.”
Pope Champions Migrants in Morocco, the Chief Departure Point for Europe
Francis warned against indifference and silence on the crisis during a two-day visit to the North African nation.
Pope Francis’ Visit to Morocco Raises Hopes for Its Christians
Even in a country widely viewed as tolerant, Moroccan Christians have to practice their faith in secret. They are hoping the pope’s visit might be a turning point.
Germany Investigates Why Convicted 9/11 Accomplice Received Prison Wages
Mounir el-Motassadeq served 15 years in a German prison for his role in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. On release, he was paid 7,000 euros.