Omar Radi

Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi Remains in Custody, Court Denies Deal Claims

19 January 2020

There was no deal, no arrangement behind the decision of the Moroccan justice system to continue the provisional detention of journalist Omar Radi, arrested on December 26 for (…)

Moroccan Authorities Reportedly Displeased with Journalist Omar Radi’s Prosecution

3 January 2020

King Mohammed VI and other higher authorities are said to have condemned the prosecution of journalist Omar Radi, accused of "contempt of court".

Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi’s Trial Postponed, Faces Charges Over Tweet

3 January 2020

After the provisional release on December 31 of journalist Omar Radi, a brief hearing was held on Thursday at the Court of First Instance in Casablanca. During this hearing, (…)

Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi Released After 6-Day Detention Over Tweet

1 January 2020

Journalist and activist Omar Radi was released on provisional release, Tuesday, December 31, by the investigating judge of the court of first instance of Ain Sebaa in Casablanca.

Mother’s Heartfelt Plea: Jailed Moroccan Journalist Omar Radi’s Case Sparks Outcry

31 December 2019

Among the reactions coming from all sides to support the journalist Omar Radi, detained for a few days, that of his mother is the most poignant. In a message imbued with pain (…)

Hundreds Protest in Morocco Demanding Release of Jailed Journalist Omar Radi

30 December 2019

The arrest of journalist Omar Radi for contempt of court continues to provoke strong protests in Morocco. Several hundred protesters gathered in Rabat on Saturday to demand his (…)

Moroccan Journalist Jailed Over Tweet Criticizing Court Ruling

27 December 2019

Omar Radi, a Moroccan journalist and human rights activist, was placed in detention on Thursday for a tweet denouncing a court decision.