Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks

Moroccan authorities arrested a dozen individuals planning Islamic State attacks in the Sahel region, showcasing the group’s expanding reach in North Africa. The cell, called “the Lions of the Caliphate in the Maghreb,” aimed to carry out attacks in Morocco under the direction of Islamic State in the Sahel commanders, leading to the discovery of weapons stockpiles and cash during police raids. Morocco’s aggressive counterterrorism efforts have thwarted numerous attacks, highlighting the country’s importance in combatting extremist threats in the region.

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