Moroccan Paper Faces Two Charges Related To Late September Cartoon

Editor Tawafik Bouachrine has recently assured media in Morocco and throughout Europe and Africa that he and his paper Akhbar Al Youm are willing to apologize and move forward, but it's unclear if anyone is willing to accept the apology. The paper was raided and closed in late September after the publication of a cartoon by Khaled Kadar that depicted elements of the national flag and a caricature version of Prince Moulay Ismail -- each the basis of an impending charge against the paper. Both the cartoonist and the editor were detained and questioned in late September. The best wire report information indicates the paper has remained closed while actions move forward at what must seem like a snail's pace. A round-up of reactions can be found here.
 
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