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Morocco mourns air force pioneer and Tazmamart survivor Salah Hachad

Salah Hachad, a decorated air force commander and one of the rare survivors of Morocco's infamous Tazmamart prison, passed away on Saturday, September 13, at the age of 87. His life encapsulated the highs and lows of Morocco’s modern history, from the optimism of independence to the darkness......

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......

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,......

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......

Public prosecutor publishes guide on alternative sentences for Judges

The Moroccan Public Prosecutor’s Office has released a reference guide for judges to accompany the implementation of the new law on alternative sentences, which came into effect on August 22, 2025. This technical and educational document aims to ensure coherent application of measures that promote......

Morocco launches alternative sentencing law to reshape criminal justice system

Morocco has enacted its alternative penalties law, marking a transformative shift in the nation’s criminal justice approach. Effective as of Friday, the legislation introduces non-custodial sentences for certain offenses, aiming to alleviate prison overcrowding while fostering rehabilitation and......

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......

Nasser Zefzafi excels in university exams from prison, dedicates success to loved ones

Nasser Zefzafi, a prominent figure in Morocco's Hirak Rif movement, has achieved remarkable academic success while serving a 20-year prison sentence. Zefzafi passed his second-semester university exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, earning an impressive average of 15.64. His brother, Tarek Zefzafi,......

Russian airstrikes kill 19 in southeastern Ukraine as conflict intensifies

At least 19 people were killed in southeastern Ukraine following a series of Russian airstrikes overnight, Ukrainian officials reported on Tuesday. The attacks come as tensions between Moscow and Washington escalate, with U.S. President Donald Trump setting a stricter timeline for Russian President Vladimir......