Morocco, Islamic State

Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise. View on euronews
Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks
Moroccan authorities have arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel.
Morocco says it has broken up 'Islamic State' cell
The north African country's counterterrorism unit said it had foiled attacks planned by a 12-member terror cell in the Sahel region. Authorities described their plans as an "imminent dangerous terrorist plot.
BCIJ Links ‘Highly Dangerous’ Foiled Terror Plot to Sahel Terrorist Groups
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled terrorist plot on February 19.
Morocco foils attacks by cell loyal to Islamic State
Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks against national and international targets in the country by a 12-member cell loyal to Islamic State in the Sahel. The operation underscores the threat emanating from jihadist militancy in the Sahel,
Morocco says it foiled major Islamic State plot
Moroccan authorities say they arrested a dozen people this month allegedly planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel, a region south of the Sahara Desert. The discovery of the terrorist cell and what authorities called an “imminent dangerous terrorist plot” reflect the expanding ambitions of extremist groups in the region.
Morocco intensifies counterterrorism measures after dismantling of «Lions of the Caliphate» cell
The level of vigilance must remain high to neutralize and thwart terrorist plans targeting Morocco, said Boubker Sabik, spokesperson for the National Security and Territorial Surveillance services, in a press briefing on Monday,
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Morocco says arrested 12 suspected jihadists
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