Rabat – King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardon to 2097 individuals who were convicted by various courts across Morocco. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday.
The beneficiaries of this royal clemency include both detainees and those who are already at liberty.
Among the 1809 detainees granted clemency, some will see their remaining prison terms lifted, while others will have their sentences commuted, including one individual whose death penalty has been commuted to life imprisonment.
In addition, three detainees will see their life sentences reduced to fixed-term imprisonment.
For the 270 individuals who are currently free, the royal pardon encompasses a range of situations.
Some will have their imprisonment sentences waived entirely, while others will see their fines lifted or their imprisonment sentences reduced with fines maintained.
The royal pardon equally extends to 18 individuals who were convicted in cases related to extremism and terrorism. The individuals, after demonstrating a commitment to the nation’s values and institutions and renouncing extremist ideologies, have been granted clemency by King Mohammed VI.
The act of clemency comes as Morocco celebrates Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
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