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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Metz

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI

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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Monday pardoned a group of journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage in prosecutions widely condemned by press freedom advocates as retaliation against critical reporting.

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