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The Middle East: New restrictions on satellite tv
Freedom of expression in the Middle East suffered a major setback on 12 February 2008 when 21 information ministers of the Arab League agreed on a new satellite tv charter
20 February 2008
Morocco: In jail for singing anti-monarchy protest chants
Seven Moroccons have been imprisoned for, on 1 May 2007, chanting protest slogans against the monarchy and for freedom of expression
03 October 2007
Rèda Zine
During Morocco trial rock and heavy metal musicians were accused of Satanism, "acts capable of undermining the faith of a Muslim" and "possessing objects which infringe morals". Interview in French
15 November 2005
Moroccan musicians and fans free
The fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans were arrested in February in Casablanca and sentenced to jail from 2 months to 1 year
08 April 2003
Moroccan heavy fans jailed
Fans have been jailed in Casablanca for moral and religious crimes. According to the judge, "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie"
07 March 2003