Nichane
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Nichane (meaning Direct in Moroccan Arabic and Berber:نيشان) (formerly Aljareeda Alokhra) is a Moroccan weekly arabophone and darijophone (in Moroccan arabic) magazine. It is a sister publication of the French-language Tel Quel magazine.
Its director of publication is Driss Ksikes.
[edit] Censorship
On December 20th, 2006, Moroccan Prime Minister Driss Jettou issued a statement prohibiting thus the diffusion and distribution of Nichane.[1]
This prohibition came as a result of the publishing of "provocative jokes" related to religion, and the late King of Morocco, Hassan II. Nichane's website is still online with a petition to support the magazine.
Ksikes and another journalist, Sanaa al-Aji, were prosecuted for "defaming Islam and damaging morality." They face jail sentences of three to five years if convicted. The verdict is expected towards the end of January 2007. [2]
[edit] External links
[edit] References and notes
- ^ The Prime Minister prohibits the weekly magazine “Nichane”
- ^ Hamilton, Richard. "Morocco reporters defend article", BBC News, BBC, 2007-1-8. Retrieved on 2007-1-14. (in English)
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