Freedom of expression

German Court Upholds Muslim Student’s Right to Wear Burkini in School Swimming Lessons

23 August 2019

According to the Administrative Court of the city of Halle, freedom of religion also translates into the freedom to dress according to one’s beliefs. By authorizing a Muslim (…)

Surge in Moroccan Political Asylum Seekers Challenges Morocco’s Human Rights Claims

29 July 2019

The number of Moroccans who have benefited from the right to political asylum in Europe has increased very worryingly over the past two years. Political changes have forced the (…)

Morocco Ranks 135th in Press Freedom as Journalists Face Ongoing Trials, RSF Reports

20 April 2019

The annual report produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) assigns an unfavorable position to Morocco. Indeed, as last year, the kingdom, which does not seem to have made (…)

Morocco Rejects Rights Groups’ Criticism Over Dissolved NGO Case

2 February 2019

The position of "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) and "Amnesty International" (AI) following the dissolution of the Racines association was categorically rejected by the Moroccan (…)