A counter-petition launched to denounce «sexual freedoms» in Morocco

«The release of Hajar Raissouni shouldn’t halt the debate on freedoms», Moroccan activists say

Shortly after it was announced that Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni was pardoned by the king, several activists welcomed the decision. However, to some of them, the release of the Akhbar Al Yaoum reporter should not put an end to the debate on reforming some laws.

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni granted royal pardon

IWMF condemns the imprisonment of Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni

Female journalists launch a campaign for the release of Hajar Raissouni

Human rights NGOs see Hajar Raissouni's case as a crackdown on personal freedoms

Jailed over abortion charges, Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni was sentenced to one year in prison and fined alongside her fiancé. International and local activists see the case as a crackdown on journalists and individual freedoms.

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni and her fiancé sentenced to one year in prison