Morocco accused of spying on France.

Morocco is accused of spying on France using Pegasus spyware. This happened while France considered buying the same spyware. The situation is causing problems with international relations.

In 2019, France investigated buying Pegasus spyware. This occurred around the time Morocco was suspected of using it to monitor French officials, including the Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu. Recent investigations, led by ‘Le Monde,’ have confirmed Morocco’s use of Pegasus. The Moroccan government has denied these allegations. The situation is occurring before a planned visit by the French Prime Minister to Morocco. These events raise concerns about surveillance and diplomatic trust.

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