Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Summary
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi was temporarily released from prison after 18 days in detention in Casablanca. He is still facing charges for insulting a constitutional institution and will have a court hearing in October 2026.Key Facts
- Mehdi El Youbi has been held in Oukacha Prison since July 15 before his provisional release.
- He is accused under Article 179 of the Moroccan Penal Code for insulting a constitutional institution.
- The possible penalty includes 6 months to 2 years in prison and a fine ranging from $2,150 to $21,500.
- El Youbi, also known as Mehdi Black Wind, is known for politically charged music and social media posts.
- He was arrested shortly after being denied re-entry to France, where he had lived since 2017.
- His arrest is linked to repression of the Gen Z protest movement in Morocco.
- Around 600 people remain detained in Morocco related to protests demanding better health and education services.
- El Youbi appeared before a judge without a lawyer due to a strike among Moroccan lawyers.
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