Moroccan Activist Jailed Again: Democracy’s Setback in Casablanca
17 September 2025
Human rights activist and blogger Saïda Alami was sentenced on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 by the court of first instance in Aïn Sebaâ, Casablanca.
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Hirak Leader Zefzafi Attends Father’s Funeral Amid Calls for Royal Pardon
7 September 2025
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration has authorized Nasser Zefzafi, the leader of the "Hirak" protest movement, to attend the funeral of his (…)
Rif Protest Leader Zefzafi Breaks Silence: Patriotic Speech at Father’s Funeral Stirs Al Hoceima
4 September 2025
Granted an exceptional exit permit to attend the funeral of his father Ahmed, the leader of the Hirak of the Rif, Nasser Zefzafi, gave a speech on Thursday, September 4th in Al (…)
Morocco’s Press Freedom Crisis: Rights Group Urges Royal Pardon for Political Detainees
27 July 2025
The executive office of the Adala Center for Human Rights is calling for "a general royal pardon in favor of political detainees in Morocco" on the occasion of the Throne (…)
Moroccan King Pardons Convicted Terrorist Among 1,500 Prisoners for Eid al-Fitr
31 March 2025
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI granted his pardon to 1,533 people, convicted by various courts in the kingdom, some of whom are in detention and others at (…)
New rumors about Dounia Batma
5 November 2024
Ibtissam Batma, sister of Moroccan singer Dounia Batma, currently incarcerated in the Oudaya prison in Marrakech, has once again spoken out on social media.
King Mohammed VI May Grant Royal Pardon to Hirak Protesters on August 20
17 August 2024
King Mohammed VI could grant a royal pardon to the Hirak of Rif detainees and other prisoners on the occasion of the commemoration of the "Revolution of the King and the (…)
Morocco’s King Pardons Prominent Journalists and Activists on Throne Day
30 July 2024
On the occasion of the Throne Day celebrated on Tuesday, marking his enthronement 25 years ago, King Mohammed VI granted a pardon to 2,476 people. Journalists Taoufik (…)
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Remains Jailed, Denied Royal Pardon Rumors
17 June 2024
The rumor that Moroccan singer Dounia Batma would have obtained the royal pardon and would have even left the prison of Al-Oudaya in Marrakech is completely false.
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Seeks Royal Pardon Ahead of Eid al-Adha
4 June 2024
Moroccan singer Dounia Batma, who is serving a one-year prison sentence in Marrakech, could benefit from a royal pardon on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha.