The trial of the defendants in the events of Gdim Izik, prosecuted for the establishment of criminal gangs and violence against police officers, which led to premeditated death, mutilation of bodies and complicity, is "excessively exemplary" and "respects the fundamentals of ' a fair trial,' said international observer, French lawyer Hubert Seillan.

Morocco welcomes the provisions on the Moroccan Sahara contained in the 2017 US Appropriations Bill, signed Friday by President Donald Trump, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Friday.

Morocco notes with satisfaction the unanimous adoption by the UN Security Council (UNSC), on April 28th, of resolution 2351 (2017) on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara.

The Chairman of the Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs, Khalihenna Ould Errachid, met today in Rabat with Ms. Clemira Pacheco Rivas, Vice-Speaker of the Chilean Parliament, who is currently on a working visit to the Kingdom.

In accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Morocco on Friday re-established its diplomatic relations with Cuba, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said.