French-Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet is released from custody in Morocco as an investigation continues. Multiple reports say he is detained after arriving in the country, with his arrest taking place at Tangier’s airport on Sunday, 12 July, following his return from Spain. Authorities hold him under suspicion related to online postings. The public prosecutor cites allegations that Lmrabet published digital content described as “defamatory and insulting.” One report also references accusations linked to “publication of false information.” Lmrabet is kept in custody and a period of detention is extended by 24 hours, according to reporting from Le Monde Afrique. After being held in detention, he is later freed, with the case still under investigation. Lmrabet, who is known for critical positions toward Morocco’s monarchy and institutions, says he faces reproaches related to alleged defamation. The articles indicate that an eventual trial remains possible, but do not confirm that charges have been formally brought to court.
Morocco releases journalist Ali Lmrabet after detention over online alleged defamation
French-Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet is released from custody in Morocco as an investigation continues. Multiple reports say he is detained after arriving in the country, with his arrest taking plac...
- Journalist Ali Lmrabet, Franco-Moroccan and 66, is detained in Morocco after arriving from Spain at Tangier airport.
- Authorities accuse him of publishing online content described as “defamatory and insulting,” and one account also mentions alleged “false information.”
- His custody is extended by 24 hours during the investigation, according to reporting.
- He is released after time in custody; the investigation continues.
- Sources describe him as a critical public figure regarding Morocco’s monarchy and institutions.
Arrêté à Tanger, dimanche 12 juillet, le Franco-Marocain de 66 ans a été libéré après sa garde à vue mercredi. Il est présumé impliqué dans « la publication de contenus numériques diffamatoires et injurieux ».
3 hours agoConnu pour ses positions critiques à l’égard des autorités marocaines, il a été interpellé dimanche 12 juillet à son arrivée au Maroc en provenance d’Espagne pour « diffusion de fausses informations ».
5 hours agoVoix critique de la monarchie et des institutions du royaume, le Franco-Marocain a été arrêté à l’aéroport de Tanger, dimanche 12 juillet. Le parquet lui reproche la publication de contenus « diffamatoires et injurieux ».
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