Morocco/Western Sahara: Drop absurd charges against teenagers arrested for kissing

Headline Title: Morocco/Western Sahara: Drop absurd charges against teenagers arrested for kissing 10 October 2013 Authorities in Morocco must immediately and unconditionally drop charges against three teenagers arrested for kissing and posting a photo on Facebook, said Amnesty International ahead of a court hearing on Friday.“It is simply absurd that these teenagers could face a prison term just for kissing and and posting a photo on Facebook,” said Philip Luther, Middle East and North Africa Director at Amnesty International.“These young people should never have been detained in…

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