The progress Morocco has made on human rights an respect for freedom of expression since the death of Kind Hassan II is truly remarkable, but there are times when it slides back and it remains a state in which, ultimately, the monarchy retains ultimate power.  But an article from Reuters on June 24 reporting on what certainly seems to be one of those steps backward.

Chakib El Khayari, a critic of Morocco’s anti-drug policies who alleges corruption in their enforcement, was jailed for three years.

The Casablanca criminal court … said Khayari deposited money in foreign banks without the authorisation of Morocco’s Exchange Office.

“The accused is also suspected of taking sums of money from foreign parties for leading a media campaign aimed at damaging and discrediting efforts deployed by the Moroccan authorities in the fight against drug trafficking,” said MAP.

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An campaign has been launched to secure El Khayari’s release, and information can be found at Freechakib.com.  A report by Human Rights Watch is available online.