Morocco has accused French-Moroccan historian and activist Maati Monjib of making irresponsible statements after he was released from prison thereby damaging the kingdom’s image on human rights.
A statement issued by the Moroccan Interior Ministry on Wednesday evening said Monjib undermined state institutions by criticizing the political system and security apparatus of the North African country.
The 60 years old historian was arrested end of December as part of a preliminary investigation into money laundering accusations which he said were an abuse of power.
He was earlier given a one year jail term for alleged fraud and undermining state security in January, ending a tedious trial that was frequently postponed since 2015.
He was later released after spending three months in prison after he went on a 19-day hunger strike.
The Ministry has warned that the government will begin legal proceedings against Monjib regardless of his status as an activist or dual nationalism.
In related developments, six journalists and activists who were also on trial were sentenced to up to a year in prison. Three have left Morocco, and been granted political asylum in Europe.
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