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Alarming Rise in Fatalities and Hunger Strikes in Moroccan Prisons

In a sobering report that sheds light on the conditions within Morocco's correctional facilities, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has disclosed a shocking 249 deaths recorded in the nation's prisons during 2023. The council's annual findings, presented today in Rabat by its president,......

Khouribga Prison Refutes Allegations of Mistreatment and Misconduct

The administration of the local prison in Khouribga has vehemently denied claims circulated on certain websites concerning alleged actions by some officials who reportedly humiliated and mistreated visitors to the local prison and displayed partiality in managing food baskets provided to inmates by their......

Overcrowding in Moroccan Prisons: Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform

In the ongoing battle against prison overcrowding in Morocco, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has taken proactive measures to increase its capacity. In 2023, the DGAPR added 5,212 additional beds, bringing the total number of available beds to 64,649. However,......