Morocco - Monarchy's red lines gag Morocco's independent media

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is very worried about the current state of freedom of information in the Kingdom of Morocco, where French President François Hollande is due to begin a two-day visit on Saturday. Moroccan journalists who violate the taboos on criticizing Islam, the monarchy or the country's claim to Western Sahara are liable to receive heavy fines or long jail terms. Since the start of 2015, Reporters Without Borders has registered many cases of journalists being harassed or (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - jeudi 17 septembre 2015