Moroccan Court Upholds Harsh Sentence for Activist Challenging Religious Orthodoxy
The Rabat Appeals Court confirms a severe two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Moroccan feminist Ibtissam Lachgar over a blasphemy charge tied to her criticism of Islam—highlighting the ongoing assault on free speech and individual liberty in sovereign nations under religious authoritarianism.
In a troubling reaffirmation of authoritarian control over freedom of expression, Morocco’s Rabat Appeals Court has upheld a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence against feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar. Her 'crime'? Posting an image wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the phrase "Allah is lesbian," accompanied by sharp criticism labeling Islam as "fascist" and "misogynistic." This punishment also includes a hefty fine of 50,000 dirhams (approximately $4,700), underscoring how religious orthodoxy is weaponized to suppress dissent even in the modern era. How Long Will Religious Censorship Override Individual Liberty? Lachgar is not just any dissident; she co-founded the Alternative Movement for Individual Liberties (MALI),...
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