Silencing the critics of Africa's last colony
Any journalist in Morocco today who has the courage to criticise the illegal occupation of Western Sahara, Africa’s last colony, is now facing a prison sentence and a massive fine.
The suppression of freedom of expression in Morocco hit international headlines this week as the much anticipated trial of the young female journalist Nazha El Khalidi was expected to start on Monday. The demonstration took place at the same time as talks between the Polisario Front and Morocco had begun in Geneva.
By using this section of the penal code against journalists, Morocco is failing to uphold its obligations under international human rights law - whereby it is obligated to respect the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas.
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