Morocco: Stop Harassing Election Boycott Advocates

Moroccan authorities should stop harassing people campaigning to boycott the November 25, 2011 parliamentary elections. Since October 20, police around the country have brought in more than 100 Moroccans to police stations to question them about the distribution of pro-boycott leaflets or other efforts to urge voters not to cast a ballot. (Rabat) – Moroccan authorities should stop harassing people campaigning to boycott the November 25, 2011 parliamentary elections, Human Rights Watch said today. Since October 20, police around the country have brought in more than 100 Moroccans to police…

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