Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Summary
Moroccan rapper and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca after being banned from returning to France, where he has lived since 2017. His detention is believed to be connected to his political views expressed through his music and social media posts.Key Facts
- Mehdi El Youbi, also known as Mehdi Black Wind, is a Moroccan rapper and filmmaker known for his political lyrics.
- He was arrested in Casablanca by Morocco’s National Brigade of Judicial Police after questioning.
- El Youbi has lived in France since 2017 but was recently barred from returning to Marseille.
- His arrest is thought to be linked to his artistic and social media expression.
- He rose to fame during the early 2010s with songs influenced by US hip-hop and politically engaged themes.
- Moroccan journalist Omar Radi said El Youbi is the most outspoken Moroccan rapper.
- The arrest follows other recent detentions and legal actions against journalists and activists in Morocco.
- El Youbi will appear before a public prosecutor, but lawyers in Morocco are currently on strike, raising concerns about his legal representation.
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