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Moroccan court upholds prison sentence against activist Ibtissame Lachgar for “offending Islam”

A Moroccan appeals court in Rabat has upheld the two-and-a-half-year prison sentence handed down to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar for “offending Islam.” The verdict confirms the ruling issued in early September, according to an AFP journalist present in the courtroom. Lachgar, 50,......

Morocco’s ANME inaugurates executive board and launches new strategic phase

The National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) in Morocco has officially installed its executive board, marking the beginning of a new organizational phase built on continuity and shared responsibility. The first meeting of the board focused on the formation of its executive team and the definition......

Casablanca court sentences activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison

The Court of First Instance in Casablanca has sentenced Moroccan blogger and human rights activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison and fined her MAD 20,000 ($2,000). The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, follows charges of “insulting a legally constituted organization,” “spreading......

Activist flotillas unite to challenge Gaza blockade and deliver aid

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) have joined forces in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. They aim to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians facing critical shortages of food and medical supplies. This civilian-led maritime initiative......

A global call for justice and freedom on the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

The third anniversary of Mahsa (Jina) Amini's death, which occurred in police custody in September 2022, has sparked an unprecedented wave of international solidarity. Iranian activists are urging global demonstrations to honor the young woman whose tragic passing ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom"......

Moroccan feminist Ibtissam Lachgar sentenced to two and a half years in prison

Rabat, Morocco – A Rabat court on Wednesday sentenced feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar to two and a half years in prison and fined her 50,000 dirhams in a case related to the publication of a photograph deemed offensive to religion. The verdict was delivered by the Rabat Court of Appeal. Lachgar,......

Enrico Macias concert banned in Turkey over support for Israel

Turkish authorities announced on Wednesday the cancellation of a concert by French singer Enrico Macias scheduled for Friday in Istanbul, following calls to protest against the artist due to his pro-Israel positions. The Istanbul Governorate stated in a press release that the decision aimed to prevent......

Global Sumud Flotilla encounters weather challenges in mission to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led maritime mission aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has faced a temporary setback due to severe weather conditions in the Mediterranean. Organizers remain committed to their goal of delivering humanitarian aid and raising awareness of the devastating......

South Korea suspends propaganda radio broadcasts to North

Seoul announced on Monday the suspension of its propaganda radio broadcasts aimed at North Korea, a move intended to ease military tensions and promote dialogue with its nuclear-armed neighbor. The broadcasts, under the station Voice of Freedom, have been transmitted since 1962 and are produced by the......