Rabat – On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 1,201 individuals, including both prisoners and those already at liberty, convicted by various courts across Morocco, the Ministry of Justice announced.
According to the ministry, 1,063 prisoners benefited from the pardon while in detention. Among them:
- 17 prisoners were fully pardoned for the remainder of their sentences.
- 1,045 prisoners received sentence reductions.
- 1 prisoner had a life sentence converted to a fixed-term imprisonment.
Additionally, 119 individuals who were not in custody also benefited from the royal pardon:
- 43 people were pardoned from imprisonment or the remainder of their sentences.
- 7 people were pardoned from imprisonment but retained fines.
- 60 people were pardoned from fines.
- 9 people were pardoned from both imprisonment and fines.
In a notable extension of clemency, 19 individuals convicted in cases related to extremism and terrorism were included, having officially renounced radical ideologies, reaffirmed their commitment to national institutions, and rejected extremist views. Among them:
- 4 prisoners were pardoned for the remainder of their sentences.
- 15 prisoners had their sentences reduced.
The ministry stated that this royal pardon reflects the King’s longstanding tradition of mercy during major religious celebrations and Morocco’s commitment to justice, social reconciliation, and the rehabilitation of individuals.
The statement concluded by invoking blessings for the King, the Crown Prince, and the Royal Family, wishing continued prosperity, protection for the nation, and a joyful celebration for all citizens.