Details of the Sentencing of Souhib Qabli
In a ruling that has drawn considerable attention, the Taza Court of First Instance sentenced rapper Souhib Qabli to eight months in prison on the evening of March 26th. This decision came after a lengthy court session that lasted over ten hours. The court found him guilty on several charges, while acquitting him of others, including insulting public officials during the performance of their duties and spreading false information via electronic means. Despite the acquittal, he was held accountable for other offenses, leading to the final verdict of eight months in prison and a fine of 1,000 dirhams.
Background of the Case
The case against Qabli stems from a series of posts and videos he shared on social media, where he expressed his criticism of normalization efforts. Since early March, he has been in custody, facing charges that include disrespecting constitutional institutions and publicly insulting public officials. These charges arose from his vocal stance against issues he deemed problematic within society, which ultimately led to legal repercussions. Outside the courthouse, a large solidarity rally took place, attended by his family, friends, and numerous human rights activists who called for his release, although their efforts were unsuccessful.
As reported by adyare.ma.
