Moroccan YouTuber Jailed for Criticizing Government in Viral Videos

Chafik Amrani, alias "3robi F Merican", was wanted for "suspicion of criminal acts" and for "publishing a series of videos containing insulting and defamatory expressions against constitutional institutions, organized establishments and public officials". He was arrested on February 6 at Rabat-Salé airport as he was returning from the United States where he resided.

The YouTuber is known for his critical videos about Morocco. After his arrest, he had gone on a hunger strike of more than 40 days as a form of protest.