February 20 Movement

Moroccan Opposition Leader Warns of Potential Protests Amid Government Criticism

17 April 2023

Abdelilah Benkirane, secretary general of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), lashed out at the government of Aziz Akhannouch. He also warned him against the (…)

Moroccan Activist Sentenced to 2 Years for Criticizing Government, Inciting Crime

31 July 2021

Convicted of "contempt of constitutional institutions, insults to a constituted body and incitement to commit a crime," activist Noureddine Aouaj was sentenced Thursday to two (…)

Moroccan Activists Plan Protest March to Mark 10 Years of February 20 Movement

18 February 2021

A march could take place on Saturday in Rabat, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the February 20 Movement. Several calls have been launched on social networks by activist (…)

Moroccan Activist Jailed for Facebook Post Calling for Prime Minister’s Death

20 January 2019

Back to square one for the former founder of the February 20 movement Oussama El Khlifi, who has just been sentenced to a prison term for calls for murder broadcast on Facebook.

Moroccan Activist Jailed for Calling Government Officials ’Terrorists’ on Facebook

5 January 2019

Back to square one for the former leader of the February 20 movement Oussama El Khlifi who has just been placed in detention at the El Arjat prison in Salé.