Morocco/Western Sahara
Morocco continues to crack down on journalists, activists, social media commentators, and artists critical of the monarchy. Despite a press code devoid of prison sentences as punishment, authorities continue to resort to penal code articles to imprison critics. Laws restricting individual freedoms remain in effect. In Western Sahara, Moroccan authorities continue to harass activists supporting Sahrawi self-determination, prevent gatherings, and obstruct the work of local human rights nongovernmental organizations.
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Morocco: Journalist in Prison After Unfair Trial
Violations, Flimsy Evidence, Speculative Reasoning Led to 6-Year Sentence
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Morocco: Espionage Case Against Outspoken Journalist
Omar Radi Abusively Jailed on Charges That Seem Flimsy, Political
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Morocco: Torture Suspicions Mar Mass Trial Verdicts
Provide Justice to Hirak Activists in Appeal Case
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Morocco: Journalist in Prison After Unfair Trial
Violations, Flimsy Evidence, Speculative Reasoning Led to 6-Year Sentence
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Middle East/North Africa: End Violent Punishment of Children
Human Rights Watch Introduces Country Index Based on Laws, Policies
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Saudi Arabia: Reveal Status of Saudi-Australian
Al-Hasani at Risk of Unfair Trial After Wrongful Deportation From Morocco
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Western Sahara: Harassment of Independence Activist
Intensive Surveillance, Restriction of Visitors for More Than 3 Months
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Western Sahara: Morocco Cracks Down on Activists
US Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty Doesn’t Change Territory’s Status
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Morocco High Court Reviewing Key Western Sahara Case
19 Have Been Imprisoned for 10 Years; Trial Fairness under Scrutiny
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Morocco: Espionage Case Against Outspoken Journalist
Omar Radi Abusively Jailed on Charges That Seem Flimsy, Political