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Morocco sentences man to one year in prison over migration social media posts
A court in Tangier, Morocco, has sentenced 28-year-old Yassine El Mrabet to one year in prison for social media posts regarding the country's living conditions and the migration crisis toward Spain.
The prosecution charged El Mrabet with inciting crimes through electronic media and insulting public officials. His videos, which were removed by authorities, reportedly included critical commentary on social issues and footage related to irregular migration, such as images of migrants crossing borders and protest music.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) and the defendant's family have raised concerns regarding the legality of the proceedings. They noted that the trial took place without legal representation due to a national lawyers' strike, which they argue violated guarantees for a fair trial. Additionally, his brother alleged that the arrest was arbitrary and conducted by plainclothes police at El Mrabet's workplace.
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Moroccan Association for Human Rights · Morocco · Spain · Tangier Court of First Instance · Yassine El Mrabet
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Tangier Court of First Instance sentenced Yassine El Mrabet to one year in prison. elfarodeceuta.es · proceso.hn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prosecution charged El Mrabet with inciting crimes via electronic media and insulting public officials. elfarodeceuta.es · proceso.hn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The defendant's brother claimed Yassine El Mrabet was arbitrarily detained by plainclothes police at his workplace in Tangier. elfarodeceuta.es · proceso.hn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) stated the trial lacked legal representation due to a national lawyers' strike, violating fair trial guarantees. elfarodeceuta.es · proceso.hn