Prominent Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet released from custody
Summary
Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet was released from police custody three days after his arrest on defamation charges. An investigation is still open, but his release followed pressure from international media rights groups.Key Facts
- Ali Lmrabet, a 66-year-old Moroccan journalist, was arrested at Tangier airport after returning from Spain.
- He was held for three days on charges related to defamation and insulting individuals and institutions.
- Lmrabet is known for independent journalism and has faced previous legal actions, including prison sentences and bans from working in Morocco.
- Media rights organizations, such as Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists, pushed for his release.
- It is unclear if Lmrabet can currently leave Morocco.
- Separately, rapper and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca, possibly due to his political views expressed in lyrics and social media.
- Supporters warn that these arrests are part of a growing crackdown on critics in Morocco following recent youth protests.
- Lawyers in Morocco are currently striking, which affected El Youbi’s court appearance.
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