Moroccan journalist Hamid el-Mahdaoui released from prison
A long-term critic of the government in Morocco, Mahdouni was arrested in 2017 for his alleged participation in the Hirak-Rif movement
“Women are at the heart of struggles in Morocco”
In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Azlaf Zahra of the Democratic Way in Morocco reflects on the importance of women’s struggles in the country and the world
Left parties and others stage massive protests in Morocco
The protests were organised to demand the protection of human rights in the country and an improvement in the economic conditions of the people. Protesters also called on the government to release all political prisoners and work towards greater social equality and initiate democratic reforms in the Moroccon political system
Moroccans demand release of political prisoners from Rif movement
38 people are still being held in prison for participating in the protests in the Rif region against economic neglect, unemployment and state oppression
“Long live the Rif”: thousands demand release of Moroccan political prisoners
The “March of the Moroccan people” was organized by political and civil rights groups to demand the release of those who led and participated in the Hirak Rif protests of 2016. As many as 53 leaders and protesters were sentenced to jail for a total time of 300 years
Moroccans take to the streets to protest jail sentences of Rif movement leaders
53 activists have been sentenced to a total of 300 years in prison for their role in the movement which mobilized thousands to demand their rights.
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