The Perils of Being a Journalist

Two more Moroccan journalists were fined today for reporting false information on the health of the King, Mohammed VI.  According to Agence France Presse

The editor of the daily al-Jarida al-Oula, Ali Anouzla, was handed a one year suspended jail term, while journalist Bouchra Eddou was also given a suspended sentence of three months.

The tribunal fined Anouzla 10,000 dirhams (876 euros, $1,315) and Eddou 5,000 dirhams.

Both men have appealed and accused the government of simply trying to clamp down on the press. As I noted previously, it continues a worrying trend.

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While one can only applaud the king’s decision to protect Rosana Al-Yami from the lash, I can’t help but wonder if it wouldn’t be easier just to change laws that make such punishments an option.

Read more about the case here.

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