Who is Najia Lotfi? From cleaning staircases to halal banker
From being a member of parliament for a religious party in Morocco to an influential figure in the Catalan secular left. Najia Lotfi is a defender of the burka and a promoter of a publicly supported religious economic project.
Moroccan parents abandon their children in the Basque Country to become MENA.
The police and the Biscay Provincial Council warn that families from Morocco arrive by plane and leave their children in care centres. They aren't even poor.
Murcia follows Madrid's lead and also withdraws the Moroccan Arabic and Islamic teaching programme.
The official communication is still pending, but the teachers have already told the schools that the ministry has cancelled it. The Moroccan Consulate confirms it.
The first Palestinians arrive in Ceuta from Morocco
According to Spanish security sources, during the month of August Ceuta has welcomed Palestinian refugees fleeing the war with Israel. They entered by swimming.
Jailed for offending Islam in Morocco over an 'Allah is a lesbian» T-shirt»
Feminist and LGTBIQ+ activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar was arrested after posting a photo wearing a T-shirt that read "Allah is lesbian". It is an offence that can carry up to five years' imprisonment in Morocco.
Hotels, water parks and beach clubs in Morocco ban burkini and Islamic veil
Private businesses are implementing measures against radical religious symbols under the pretext of hygiene or image concerns. Those affected are Muslim tourists residing in Europe.
Former Prime Minister of Morocco tells girls that “it is better to get married than to study”
The main Muslim organisation is upset because a minister said that the child veil is «a symbol of oppression». They denounce that the criticism violates «religious freedom».
Madrid cancels the Arabic language, Moroccan culture and Islam programme in schools
The regional government believes that the programme controlled by Morocco does not guarantee respect for constitutional values. They denounce a lack of oversight and communication.
70% of jihadists in Catalonia have parents from Morocco. The rest are converts and from other origins
According to the Elcano Royal Institute, 10% of jihadists in Catalonia are converts and 20% of jihadists originate from countries such as Algeria, Pakistan or Syria.
82.1% of the population of Morocco reject homosexuality.
Morocco is the third least tolerant African country towards homosexuality: 82% are self-identified as homophobic. Only Uganda and Senegal are more intolerant.
A town in Guadalajara votes against Arabic and Moroccan culture in the school.
The municipal council's decision has no real effect. However, it will be communicated to the regional and national authorities.
The King of Morocco pays for Arabic lessons during school hours in Catalan schools.
Four Catalan schools now offer Arabic and Moroccan culture during school hours. 118 do so outside school hours.
Christians in Morocco who pray in underground churches
Being a Christian in Morocco can cost you your job, your freedom or custody of your children in a country where praying outside Islam is almost a crime.
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Who is Najia Lotfi? From cleaning staircases to halal banker
From being a member of parliament for a religious party in Morocco to an influential figure in the Catalan secular left. Najia Lotfi is a defender of the burka and a promoter of a publicly supported religious economic project.
Moroccan parents abandon their children in the Basque Country to become MENA.
The police and the Biscay Provincial Council warn that families from Morocco arrive by plane and leave their children in care centres. They aren't even poor.
Murcia follows Madrid's lead and also withdraws the Moroccan Arabic and Islamic teaching programme.
The official communication is still pending, but the teachers have already told the schools that the ministry has cancelled it. The Moroccan Consulate confirms it.
The first Palestinians arrive in Ceuta from Morocco
According to Spanish security sources, during the month of August Ceuta has welcomed Palestinian refugees fleeing the war with Israel. They entered by swimming.
Jailed for offending Islam in Morocco over an 'Allah is a lesbian» T-shirt»
Feminist and LGTBIQ+ activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar was arrested after posting a photo wearing a T-shirt that read "Allah is lesbian". It is an offence that can carry up to five years' imprisonment in Morocco.
Hotels, water parks and beach clubs in Morocco ban burkini and Islamic veil
Private businesses are implementing measures against radical religious symbols under the pretext of hygiene or image concerns. Those affected are Muslim tourists residing in Europe.
Former Prime Minister of Morocco tells girls that “it is better to get married than to study”
The main Muslim organisation is upset because a minister said that the child veil is «a symbol of oppression». They denounce that the criticism violates «religious freedom».
Madrid cancels the Arabic language, Moroccan culture and Islam programme in schools
The regional government believes that the programme controlled by Morocco does not guarantee respect for constitutional values. They denounce a lack of oversight and communication.
70% of jihadists in Catalonia have parents from Morocco. The rest are converts and from other origins
According to the Elcano Royal Institute, 10% of jihadists in Catalonia are converts and 20% of jihadists originate from countries such as Algeria, Pakistan or Syria.
82.1% of the population of Morocco reject homosexuality.
Morocco is the third least tolerant African country towards homosexuality: 82% are self-identified as homophobic. Only Uganda and Senegal are more intolerant.
A town in Guadalajara votes against Arabic and Moroccan culture in the school.
The municipal council's decision has no real effect. However, it will be communicated to the regional and national authorities.
The King of Morocco pays for Arabic lessons during school hours in Catalan schools.
Four Catalan schools now offer Arabic and Moroccan culture during school hours. 118 do so outside school hours.