Saïd Chaou, former Moroccan MP, and 15 co-defendants are on trial in Breda, Netherlands, facing charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and criminal organization membership. Chaou, who has been at the heart of Dutch-Moroccan diplomatic tensions, denies the allegations, claiming his wealth comes from legitimate business ventures in Morocco.
Human rights activists have criticized the recent report issued by the National Council for Human Rights on Hirak protests and torture allegations. Moroccan NGOs believe that the report tried to «justify human rights violations».