Morocco - Journalism NGO apparent target of “adultery” conviction

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is alarmed by Hicham Mansouri's conviction and imprisonment on an adultery charge, suspecting that the real target is the organization he works for, the Moroccan Association of Investigative Journalism (AMJI). Hicham Mansouri has been sentenced to ten months in prison and a fine of 40,000 dirhams (3,800 euros) for alleged “complicity in adultery” under articles 490 and 491 of the criminal code. According to the information obtained by Reporters Without Borders, his (...)

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