Morocco releases journalists, pardons 2,476 prisoners.

"This is a humanitarian gesture on the occasion of the king's 25th anniversary of his reign, abolishing prison sentences while protecting the rights of the victims," ​​the source said.

King Mohammed VI. Photo: AFP

The Moroccan constitution allows the monarch to grant pardons or commutations of sentences, often on national holidays.

The three journalists released were Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi, and Soulaimane Raisouni, who were strong critics of public policies and had been convicted of charges including sexual assault, which they denied.

Editor-in-chief Taoufiq Boachrine was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2018, while Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raisouni were sentenced to 6 years and 5 years in prison, respectively, in 2021.

The king also pardoned 16 prisoners convicted of extremism and terrorism "after they changed their minds," according to a statement from the Moroccan Ministry of Justice .

Hong Hanh (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/morocco-tra-tu-do-cho-3-nha-bao-an-xa-cho-2476-pham-nhan-post305482.html