Morocco
Morocco Introduces Jail Time for Dodging Mandatory Military Service
Announced for the end of this year, compulsory military service provides for heavy fines and prison sentences for those who refuse to join the barracks.
Topic
Prison
Morocco
Hirak Leader Zefzafi Accused of Disruptive Behavior in Moroccan Prison, Transferred to Hospital
The leader of the Hirak movement in Al Hoceima, Nasser Zefzafi, is accused by the management of the local Ain Sebaa 1 prison of "sowing trouble and anarchy through behavior contrary to the law."
Morocco
Moroccan Activist Jailed for Facebook Post Calling for Prime Minister's Death
Back to square one for the former founder of the February 20 movement Oussama El Khlifi, who has just been sentenced to a prison term for calls for murder broadcast on Facebook.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Jailed for Online Threat Against Prime Minister Following Tourist Murders
The court of Al Hoceima has just sentenced a young man to a sentence of five months in prison for calling to "slit the throat" of the Head of Government Saâdeddine El Othmani and his entourage.
Morocco
Moroccan Activist Jailed for Calling Government Officials 'Terrorists' on Facebook
Back to square one for the former leader of the February 20 movement Oussama El Khlifi who has just been placed in detention at the El Arjat prison in Salé.
Morocco
Morocco Prison Authority Refutes Torture Claims, Cites Inmate's Disciplinary Record
No prisoner has been the victim of torture in prison, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has just affirmed in a press release.
Morocco
Moroccan Nurses Jailed Following Newborn Death at Rabat Maternity Hospital
Two nurses suspected of being involved in the death of an infant at the Maternité des Orangers in Rabat have been placed in detention on the orders of the public prosecutor.