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Morocco Jails Politicians and Sports Figures

Updated 2026-06-26 15:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A court in Morocco has sentenced 29 individuals, including politicians and sports figures, to up to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking. The case is known as the 'Escobar of the Sahara' trial.

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Al Jazeera
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2026-06-26 14:30 UTC
Al Jazeera
Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in 'Escobar of the Sahara' case: up to 12 years for top figures.
2026-06-26 14:48 UTC
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