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Morocco

Apr 6, 2008

Moroccan king frees protesters

“These people should never have been jailed simply for exercising their right to free speech.”

Eight Moroccan rights activists jailed for chanting anti-monarchy slogans during Labour Day demonstrations last year were set free on Friday after receiving a royal pardon, the government said. via Independent Online

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