Nichane
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.
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. The website has also been shut down.
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]
External links
- The magazine website
- The magazine website (cached version)
References and notes
- ^ The Prime Minister prohibits the weekly magazine “Nichane”
- ^ Hamilton, Richard (2007-1-8). "Morocco reporters defend article". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 2007-1-14.
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