Three journalists in Morocco who were imprisoned for reporting on corruption and abuse of power have been released after receiving pardons from King Mohammed VI. The journalists, who were among 2,278 individuals granted pardons this week, were Omar Radi, Taoufik Bouachrine, and Soulaimane Raissouni.
The pardons were announced in conjunction with Morocco's national holiday celebrating the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's reign. While the journalists' prison sentences have been lifted, the civil penalties and monetary obligations imposed by the courts remain in effect.
