Moroccan man brutally assaults his ex-wife and disfigures her face

The city of Taza, in central Morocco, witnessed a horrific assault crime that shook public opinion, after a man disfigured his ex-wife's face using a white weapon, in an incident that sparked a wave of outrage and widespread sympathy for the victim.

The victim, named Iman, revealed in press statements that her ex-husband, from whom she separated six months ago, continued to stalk and assault her repeatedly, before carrying out his latest attack last Tuesday, where he attempted to detain her and then beat and disfigure her, causing her serious injuries and scars on her face and various parts of her body.

Rescue teams quickly rushed the victim to the hospital for necessary treatment, while the security authorities opened an urgent investigation into the incident. After a short chase, the police managed to arrest the suspect, who is 29 years old and has a criminal record.

The incident shocked Moroccan society and ignited social media, where pictures of the victim circulated alongside widespread solidarity campaigns and calls for the harshest penalties against the perpetrator.

Human rights and women's associations also expressed their full solidarity with Iman, demanding a swift and strict trial for the perpetrator, tightening measures to protect women from domestic violence, as well as providing medical and psychological support for victims.

This incident brings back to the forefront the societal discussion about the rising cases of violence against women in Morocco, and the urgent need for more effective preventive policies to protect victims and ensure that offenders do not escape punishment.