Appeal Hearing Scheduled for Bashir Hazzam and Colleagues
8 Feb
An appeal hearing has been scheduled in the case of blogger Bashir Hazzam and his colleagues on Monday, February 8, in the town of Tiznit (100km south of Agadir). Bashir’s lawyer, Redouane Elarbi has reported that the trial will be attended by a number of bloggers, mediators, human rights workers, and family members for support. They all hold a great hope for Bashir’s release.
It is noteworthy that the court dismissed the first appeal hearing held last January 18.
Prior to the scheduling of a second appeal hearing, Bashir and fellow prisoners had instituted a hunger strike, which lasted 48 hours, denouncing the deplorable conditions of the Tiznit prison and publicly condemning the charges made against them and subsequent harsh punishments. The appeal also comes a week after the sentencing of blogger Aboubakr Lidib to six months in prison and a fine of 500 DH.
Mohammed Kadiri, a lawyer and mediator in the region has reported, after visiting Bashir, that he is in good health following the hunger strike. He also reported that Bashir has sent his greetings and appreciation to all of those who have supported him and his colleagues.
Kadiri has written a letter, which has been published in its original French here.
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