Aug 11, 2025

Moroccan Activist Detained Over Controversial Social Media Post$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Moroccan activist Ibtissame Lachgar has been placed in police custody following a controversial social media post that featured a slogan deemed offensive to Islam. The incident highlights the legal risks faced by human rights advocates under Morocco's penal code, which criminalizes insulting the Islamic religion.

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Moroccan Activist Detained Over Controversial Social Media Post$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

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Security: Hackers Publish Names Tied to Morocco’s Police and Intelligence Services$

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