Morocco: Activist Lachgar Jailed for 30 Months for Blasphemy, Insulting Islam I Firstpost Africa

A Moroccan human rights activist, Ibtissame Lachgar, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for 'blasphemy after one of her social media posts sparked a controversy. Lachgar, a vocal advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, was found guilty of violating Morocco's criminal code, which prohibits offending the monarchy and Islam. The conviction stems from a post in which she wore a t-shirt with a controversial slogan and criticised Islam. In her defence, Lachgar earlier said that the slogan is a long-standing feminist symbol and not an attack on the faith. The verdict has ignited a heated debate within Morocco, with some supporting the court's decision and others condemning it as a severe blow to freedom of expression. 

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