Moroccan intelligence uses surveillance to ‘silence’ journalists: Amnesty
Probe finds spyware, hidden microphones and infected phones used to surveil journalists, activists, rights defenders.

Probe finds spyware, hidden microphones and infected phones used to surveil journalists, activists, rights defenders.


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Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
Young candidates hope the election can turn youth frustration into political participation.
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?
At least 10,000 of the 72,000 migrants who broke through fence from Morocco in July remain in the Spanish enclave.
Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp.
Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe rolled up T-shirts showing support for Ceuta, but President trip ‘unrelated’.
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.