Moroccan King pardons Senegalese fans involved in AFCON final
King Mohammed VI issued a royal pardon for 18 Senegalese fans who had been detained in Morocco since January, after being convicted of acts of rioting and misconduct during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The decision was made on humanitarian grounds and to strengthen the historic relations with Senegal. The pardon came ahead of Eid al-Adha and reflects the values of forgiveness. The match had experienced tension and violence, which led to injuries and clashes with security forces, and previous judicial rulings had resulted in imprisonment and disciplinary measures against several fans.
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