Keywords: DGAPR


Souk Larbaa prison denies allegations of mistreatment

The local prison of Souk Larbaa Local Prison has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media claiming that a detainee was subjected to mistreatment, including denial of medical care, food, and drinking water. In an official statement, the administration rejected the claims as unfounded and......

Rabat hosts national forum on judicial protection for children and incarcerated mothers

Rabat is set to host a major national forum on October 21, 2025, dedicated to strengthening the judicial protection of children and women imprisoned with their children. The event, held at the Barceló Hotel from 9:30 a.m., gathers key institutional and civil society stakeholders to discuss reforms......

Morocco implements alternative sentences to modernize justice system and reduce prison overcrowding

Courts across Morocco have begun applying alternative sentences as part of a new law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing the justice system. By September 4, just two weeks after the law came into effect on August 22, Moroccan courts had issued 107 alternative rulings. Variety of alternative......

Morocco accelerates implementation of alternative sentencing law

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected recent reports suggesting delays in the implementation of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences. In a statement, the DGAPR clarified that significant progress has been made to ensure the law’s effective......

Morocco’s prison authority refutes Spanish media claims about ‘pardoned’ terrorist

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied allegations published by the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta regarding a Moroccan national recently arrested in Spain. In a statement issued Thursday, the DGAPR dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded.” Allegations......

Prison authority refutes Omar Radi’s allegations on detention conditions

The General Delegation for Prison Administration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected claims made by journalist Omar Radi regarding the conditions of his detention in Ain Sebaa 1 and Tifelt 2 prisons. In a recent interview, Radi criticized Moroccan prisons, asserting that he faced severe psychological and physical......

Illegal substances discovered in Eid food baskets sent to Moroccan prisons

The Moroccan prison authority has reported incidents of illegal substances being smuggled into several prisons during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Families of inmates exploited a temporary exception that permitted the delivery of food baskets, known as "qaffa," to conceal illegal items, including......

Morocco Unveils Comprehensive Reform Package for Prison Staff Management

Morocco has introduced significant changes to its prison staff management system, implementing reforms aimed at enhancing working conditions and compensation packages, according to an announcement made Thursday by the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR). The Government......

Empowering Through Sports: A Journey of Transformation at Toulal 2 Prison

In a heartening initiative, the Royal Moroccan Federation of Sports for All (FRMSPT) brought a socio-sports event to 188 inmates at Toulal 2 local prison, Meknes. This event, part of a larger national sports caravan that commenced on July 15, underscores the federation’s commitment to fostering......