Moroccan detainees in Somalia's Puntland region begin hunger strike after two years of wrongful imprisonment

yabiladi.com (French)

Six Moroccan detainees in Somalia have begun an indefinite hunger strike due to their continued imprisonment despite being acquitted of terrorism charges over two years ago. They were initially sentenced to death but later acquitted on appeal and ordered to be deported. However, they remain in Bosaso prison under harsh conditions, awaiting repatriation. Families report inhumane treatment and lack of basic necessities, urging Moroccan authorities to expedite their return home.


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