Nasser Zefzafi

Imprisoned Moroccan Protest Leader on Hunger Strike, Seeks Unusual Donation

2 March 2020

Nasser Zefzafi, leader of the Rif Hirak, who has been on a hunger strike for 9 days, wants to make a rather surprising donation. This is at least what his father, Ahmed, has (…)

Hirak Movement Leaders Begin Hunger Strike in Moroccan Prison

22 February 2020

Nasser Zefzafi and Nabil Ahamjik, incarcerated in the Ras Elma prison in Fez, have begun a hunger strike. Their parents announced the news through a video posted on Facebook, (…)

Moroccan Prison Authority Refutes Human Rights Watch Claims on Inmate Conditions

21 January 2020

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) contradicted, on Friday, the "false allegations" relayed by the organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) (…)

Hirak Protest Leaders Resume Hunger Strike in Moroccan Prison Over Denied Demands

21 November 2019

Faced with the refusal of the management of the Ras El Ma prison in Fez to respond favorably to their demands, the 6 Hirak detainees, including leader Nasser Zefzafi, announce (…)

Hirak Leaders End Hunger Strike After Prison Visit in Morocco

13 November 2019

Nasser Zefzafi and Nabil Ahamjik have suspended the hunger strike they had been observing for a few days. The two leaders of the Hirak of Al Hoceima had been sanctioned by the (…)

Hirak Movement Leaders Face Prison Restrictions After Unrest

4 November 2019

In reaction to the "acts of violence", "rebellion, disobedience and attacks against prison officials" of which they have been guilty, the prisoners of the Hirak movement of Al (…)

Hirak Leader Zefzafi Condemns Flag Desecration at Paris Protest

2 November 2019

Voices continue to rise to condemn the desecration of the national emblem by uncontrolled individuals during the pro-Hirak demonstration last Saturday in France. From his (…)

Hirak Activist Nasser Zefzafi Faces Sanctions Over Unauthorized Prison Video

2 November 2019

An investigation has been opened regarding the video on Facebook, attributed to the Hirak detainee, Nasser Zefzafi, according to a press release from the DGPAR.

Moroccan Prison Authority Denies Claims of Mistreatment in Rif Protest Leader’s Case

14 October 2019

A formal denial has been provided by the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), following statements it described as "false", reporting on a (…)

Imprisoned Rif Protest Leader Calls for Paris March on Anniversary of Fishmonger’s Death

4 October 2019

The leader of the Hirak of the Rif, Nasser Zefzafi, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, has called for a protest march for the 3rd anniversary of the death of (…)