Lawyer Abdelhaq Benkadi, a member of the Executive Office of the Moroccan Space for Human Rights, is taking part in the Global Freedom Flotilla bound for Gaza. In this interview with Yabiladi, he shares details about the flotilla’s journey, its response to Israeli attacks and threats, the spirit of solidarity among participants, and the humanitarian message it seeks to deliver.
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has issued its memorandum on Bill 26.25, which deals with the reorganization of the National Press Council (CNP). In its opinion, the Council underscores the importance of safeguarding the independence of the bodies that oversee the sector, along with the protection of freedom of opinion and expression. On this point, it identifies self-regulation as the «most appropriate» tool.
Adopted in haste, the proposal to reorganize the National Press Council, spearheaded by Minister of Culture Mehdi Bensaid, has sparked an unprecedented backlash among media professionals. Critics warn that the bill marks a dangerous turning point, representing a step backward toward authoritarianism and a serious threat to press freedom in Morocco.