Controversial Summons of Asmaa Al-Mandour
On August 19, 2026, the Moroccan association "Attac" announced that its national secretariat member, Asmaa Al-Mandour, was summoned for questioning by the judicial police at the police station in Tikiouine. This action stems from a series of posts she made on Facebook, including a call for a peaceful protest scheduled for August 9. The police inquiry focused particularly on a cover photo she shared on her page, which bore the English caption "Punishment for the killers and justice for the martyrs," referring to the tragic events surrounding mass migration attempts to Ceuta, an area that has seen the loss of numerous lives.
In their statement, "Attac" expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing repression faced by dissenting voices and the intimidation tactics aimed at activists for expressing their political and social views. The organization strongly condemned the targeting of Al-Mandour, viewing her summons and questioning as direct assaults on freedom of expression and her right to engage in activism.
Furthermore, the association called upon all human rights, trade union, and social movements, both nationally and internationally, to stand in solidarity with all victims of repression and to denounce the prevailing atmosphere of authoritarianism and fear being established in the country. They emphasized the need to resist the continuous suppression of voices that challenge the enforced "consensus." Such actions threaten the democratic fabric of society and undermine the fundamental rights of individuals to peacefully protest and express their opinions.
As reported by lakome2.com.
