Country Profile: MOROCCO
13th December, 2010
Morocco has long had a reputation as one of the most moderate, progressive Muslim countries. Over 99% of its citizens are Sunni Muslims. King Mohammad VI, who is popular and respected, has shown an interest in human rights.
However, the estimated 1,000 - 2,000 Moroccan Christians must meet in homes, as they are not allowed to worship in the few government-recognised churches (which are just for foreign Christians).
MOROCCO: More foreign Christians expelled
14th July, 2010 Moroccan authorities expelled eight more foreign Christians from the country in late June, bringing the total of deported Christians since March to 128.
MOROCCO: Facebook used to target Christians
21st June, 2010
Moroccan Christians claim that Muslim extremists are helping the government to pursue them by exposing them on Facebook.
Gardes Maroc Maroc has posted images of dozens of Christians, calling them "hyena evangelists" and "wolves in lambs' skins". He claims that they are trying to "shake the faith of Muslims", terminology that echoes Morocco's anti-proselytising law, which outlaws efforts to "shake the faith of Muslims."
MOROCCO: Orphange shut down and foreign Christians expelled
10th March, 2010
An orphanage called ‘Village of Hope' in the mid-Atlas region of Ain Leuh in Morocco has been ordered to close by government authorities.
The 20 expatriate workers were told that they must leave Morocco within three days.
