Press Freedom Under Threat in Morocco
In a concerning development for press freedom, French-Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet was arrested last Sunday upon his arrival at the airport in Tangier, located in northern Morocco. Following his detention, he was transported to Casablanca, where he is currently in police custody. Reports from both French and Moroccan media indicate that the authorities have accused the 66-year-old journalist of disseminating what they describe as "false information" on social media platforms, which they claim undermines state institutions. This arrest raises significant alarms regarding the state of free expression in Morocco, especially for those who dare to criticize the government.
As reported by derstandard.at.
