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Morocco World
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Moroccan Activist Said Benjebli Dies at 46
Rabat – Morocco is mourning activist Said Benjebli, who died on Wednesday, April 2, at the age of 46. Benjebli has been known for his online presence and his political views, and he has gone through radical shifts in his beliefs throughout his life. He was a former active member of the Al Adl Wal Ihsan movement during his academic years at university, before a radical shift in his political views that promoted fierce criticism against Islamist movements. While living in Boston, Benjebli wrote a letter that went viral among journalism groups and social media, in which he reportedly acknowledged that he suffered mental health issues, including bipolar disorder, over the years. In this alleged letter, he apologized to his family, wife, and son months before his death. 'I turn to those closest to me. I deeply apologize to my small family for the great calamity that has befallen them, especially my wife and children. I extend my sincerest apologies to my son, whom I left behind in childhood, and to my mother, my siblings, and my extended family,' the reported letter said. A group of journalists said the activist's body will be repatriated on Sunday for his funeral.
Ya Biladi
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan activist jailed for «offensive» posts about Saudi Arabia
A court in the city of Khouribga sentenced, Monday, activist and member of the Justice and Spirituality Group (Al Adl Wal Ihsan), Mohamed Boustati, to one year in prison on charges of defamation. This verdict came after he posted comments on his Facebook account about the war in Gaza, which were deemed «offensive» to Saudi Arabia. In a statement, lawyer Mohamed Nouini explained that the trial was based on a complaint filed by Saudi intelligence services «regarding posts they considered offensive to Saudi institutions and symbols». He added that the posts under investigation involved «general political» criticisms of the stances of some Arab countries towards the war in Gaza and normalization with Israel, without providing details on the content of these posts. The lawyer also noted that the defendant «denied some of the accusations and stated that his Facebook account had been hacked». Nevertheless, the court ruled that the posts in question amounted to «defamation». On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, members of the National Brigade arrested Mohamed Boustati at his workplace in the city of Settat, and he was transferred overnight to Khouribga. He was presented before the public prosecutor of the same city on Friday, February 28, 2025, and was prosecuted in custody.
