Moroccan rapper faces travel ban and attempts
Moroccan rapper Mehdi Lyoubi, known as "Mehdi Black Wind," was brought before the Casablanca lower court in a case whose details have not been officially disclosed. His supporters staged protests, demanding his release. Moroccan authorities had prevented Lyoubi from leaving the country on July 10th while he was preparing to travel to France, where he has been residing for about ten years. During his second hearing, he applied for conditional release, but the request was denied. The case was postponed until July 31st to allow him to appoint a lawyer and prepare his defense, especially following a strike by lawyers. Information indicates he is being prosecuted for insulting a constitutional institution under Article 179 of the Penal Code, which carries penalties ranging from six months to two years. This has sparked debates about the use of criminal law to pursue activists and restrict freedom of expression in Morocco. The court was attended by many supporters and activists who emphasized that the case concerns freedom of expression and touches on constitutional rights and international conventions.
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