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Prominent Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet has been released from custody, where he was held pending an investigation into alleged defamation charges, though he remains a suspect in the ongoing probe. His release comes as Moroccan activists warn of an intensifying crackdown on regime critics following the arrests of a journalist and a rapper.
Prominent Moroccan journalist and critic Ali Lmrabet was arrested upon his arrival in Tangier from Barcelona. Lmrabet, known for his critical reporting, was jailed shortly after his detention.
French-Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet has been released from police custody in Tangier and is awaiting a possible trial, accused of defaming the head of police and the king's chief adviser.
Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet, who has been self-exiled in Barcelona since 2005, has been arrested for defamation and insults, marking the third time he has faced legal action from the Moroccan monarchy for his journalistic work.