Report shows prosecutions of Moroccan journalists rose in 2024
Figures released by Morocco’s Public Prosecution revealed a 147.6% increase in the number of journalists prosecuted in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Maghrebi Week on 5th January.
The Public Prosecution attributed the rise to an increase in breaches of the Press and Publication Law, alongside the growing propensity of affected parties to pursue judicial action against journalists.
The report added that a significant number of cases do not reach the courts, either because full legal proceedings are not pursued or because complaints are retracted during the investigation phase.
Maghrebi Week
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