SpainMorocco has announced the release of independent journalist Ali Lmrabet, who was detained on Sunday upon his arrival in the country from Spain on charges of defamation. Lmrabet holds dual Moroccan and French nationality and has been based in Spain since 2005. His wife expressed surprise and relief at the news but noted uncertainty about whether he would be allowed to leave the country. The prosecution decided to release him after reviewing documents, completing the investigation, and conducting technical expertise. The ongoing investigation relates to online publications containing 'defamatory and insulting statements' against individuals, institutions, and regulated organizations. Lmrabet, known for being critical of Moroccan politics, had previously been banned from practicing journalism in Morocco for 10 years between 2005 and 2015 due to a defamation conviction related to comments about Sahrawi people in Algerian camps. He edited the magazines Demain Magazine and Doumane before they were banned in 2003 following a trial for 'offending the king.' International organizations such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) had called for his
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