King Mohammed VI of Morocco pardoned 889 people on the occasion of El Eid including over 180 people convicted on charges relating to the Rif protests. Eleven of the pardoned inmates were serving prison sentences in the Casablanca prison. The Rif protests erupted in late 2016 after a fishmonger died crushed in a trash compactor […]
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Royal Speech Stresses Need for Meeting Legitimate Demands by Citizens
On the occasion of the celebration of Throne Day, King Mohammed VI delivered a speech that blamed public officials for their low performance and for the delay witnessed in the implementation of a set of social projects in Morocco’s different regions. The speech was in line with the aspirations of the Moroccan citizen to an […]
Royal Pardon to Some Al Hoceima Protesters, PJD Youths Condoning Terrorism
King Mohammed VI has granted Royal Pardon to 1,178 inmates on the occasion of Throne Day, celebrating the Monarch’s enthronement, it was officially announced on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Justice, the list of the 1,178 pardoned inmates includes some of the protesters who were arrested on the sidelines of […]


