Royal gesture: 2400 pardoning for the 25th anniversary of the throne in Morocco
Royal gesture: 2400 pardoning for the 25th anniversary of the throne in Morocco
Important step for human rights
Moroccan king grants extensive pardoning to imprisoned
30.07.2024, 4:11 pm
in a remarkable gesture on the occasion of his 25th anniversary of the throne has king Mohammed VI. of Morocco more than 2400 detained and persecuted the right to pardon. The Moroccan Ministry of Justice announced that 2476 people were released from punishments or ongoing procedures.
overview of the pardonation
There are also prominent journalists and human rights activists among the pondered people, whose detention was criticized internationally. One of the best -known cases is Omar Radi, who was sentenced to five years in prison for "sexual violence" in 2023. He also faces the allegation of the espionage. Soulaimane Raissouni, another journalist, received a six -year punishment among similar allegations. These procedures had triggered violent protests because both men explain to be persecuted because of their journalistic activity.criticism of the Moroccan judiciary
The arrest and conviction of numerous journalists and human rights activists has led to a critical view of the Moroccan judiciary in recent years. The organization of Human Rights Watch has repeatedly pointed out that the state uses criminal accusations against opposition and elected media representatives to silence them. The pardons could be interpreted as an attempt to present a positive gesture to the international community.
meaning of the pardon for society
The pardon comes at a time when Moroccan society is increasingly urging human rights and freedom of the press. Organizations such as reporters without borders and Amnesty International greet this step and had campaigned over the years for the release of the journalists and activists concerned. This could possibly announce a change in Moroccan politics that has the potential to restore the public's trust in the judiciary.
history of the historian and activist
The historian and human rights activist Maâti Monjib, who was pursued by the authorities for "money laundering", is also one of those who were pardoned. Monjib is a well -known critic of the Moroccan government and was in preventive in 2021 for three months. This happened after a 20-day hunger strike, through which he drew attention to his situation. These events underline the tensions between the regime and human rights movements in the country.
Overall, the king's decision represents more than just a pardon of individuals; It could be seen as an important impulse for the legal and social reforms in Morocco. The hope of a positive development in the field of human rights and freedom of the press remains one of the central points that will continue to accompany Moroccan society.
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