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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Western Sahara: Long-Term Prisoners Await Justice
Morocco Violated Torture Convention in Case, UN Body Ruled
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Morocco: ‘Playbook’ to Mask Worsening Repression
Surveillance, Smear Campaigns, Intimidation, Prison After Unfair Trial
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Morocco/Spain: Horrific Migrant Deaths at Melilla Border
Investigate Fully, Preserve Evidence, Ensure Dignified Treatment of the Dead
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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
