Having joined the case as a civil party, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) in Marrakech-Menara is preparing to take legal action on another front. The victim, a 13-year-old mentally disabled minor who gave birth as a result of repeated assaults, has prompted the NGO to seek legal recognition of paternity for one of the three convicted individuals, based on a DNA test conducted during the investigation.
A recent legal precedent now allows single Moroccan mothers to apply for asylum in the Netherlands if they face a real risk of criminal prosecution in their home country. This decision by the Dutch Council of State primarily prioritizes the best interests of the child. In its ruling, the court upheld the appeal of a woman whose initial application had been rejected in 2023.