An advocate for an independent press, historian Monjib was detained on December 29, 2020 following a retaliatory investigation against him into alleged money laundering. A month later, he was sentenced to one year in prison for endangering national security and fraud. He was released on bail in March 2021 but denied the possibility to travel abroad to receive medical treatment in October.
Maati Monjib
Is case active: Yes
Country:Morocco
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release