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HM King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 681 individuals for Eid Al Mawlid

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to 681 individuals as part of the Eid Al Mawlid celebrations, which the country is set to mark on Friday. The announcement was made in a statement by the Ministry of Justice. Royal pardons are a customary tradition in Morocco, especially......

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......

Royal pardon marks milestone in Morocco’s stance on the death penalty

La présidente du Conseil national des droits de l'Homme (CNDH) du Maroc, Amina Bouayach, a salué la récente grâce royale, qui a converti les condamnations à mort de 23 détenus en peines fermes, la qualifiant d'étape importante dans l'évolution......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

HM King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 1,526 individuals on Eid Al-Adha

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal clemency to 1,526 individuals convicted by Moroccan courts, marking the sacred occasion of Eid Al-Adha with an act of compassion that underscores the monarchy's commitment to rehabilitation and second chances. Comprehensive pardon encompasses diverse......

Supreme Court blocks total pardon for Junqueras, reaffirming legal boundaries

The Spanish Supreme Court has firmly rejected the request from the government, led by Pedro Sánchez, to convert the partial pardon granted to Oriol Junqueras into a total pardon. This decision ensures that Junqueras remains ineligible to run for office until July 2031, following his conviction......

Abdelkader Belliraj freed after royal pardon for terrorism conviction

Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian-Moroccan citizen sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, has been granted freedom following a royal pardon. His sentence was previously reduced to 25 years in 2022. Belliraj is among 33 inmates convicted of extremism......

Ross Ulbricht speaks out following presidential pardon

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark-web marketplace, has publicly commented on his recent release after receiving a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ulbricht had been serving two life sentences plus an additional 40 years for his role in running the illicit online marketplace,......

Hunter Biden's Pardon by President Joe Biden Sparks Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before leaving the White House. Hunter had been awaiting sentencing for charges related to tax fraud and illegal firearm possession.   In a statement, President Biden defended his decision,......