Moroccan King Pardons Journalist Accused of 'Abortion'

Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the release of Hajar Raissouni, a Moroccan journalist held since 30 August who was sentenced on 30 September to a year in prison for seeking an "illegal abortion" and for "sexual relations outside marriage."

Protesters hold up pictures of Hajar Raissoumi.

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