A coalition of Moroccan groups opposed to the death penalty has announced plans to stage a protest in Rabat on October 12. The demonstration, scheduled to take place in front of the parliament building, marks the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty. Organizers say the event aims to push for the abolition of capital punishment in Morocco and condemn a new Israeli law allowing for the execution of Palestinian prisoners.
The protest, set to begin at 6 pm and last for 30 minutes, is being organized in coordination with various networks opposed to the death penalty. These networks comprise parliamentarians, lawyers, journalists, and other groups united in their opposition to capital punishment. The coalition is demanding that the Moroccan government remove the death penalty from the country's legislation and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The protocol in question aims to abolish the death penalty, and organizers are also calling for Morocco to ratify the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court. According to reports from human rights organizations, Morocco has not carried out any executions since the early 1990s, despite the fact that courts continue to hand down death sentences.
The protest is part of a broader effort to abolish the death penalty in Morocco. The coalition has invited all individuals and groups opposed to capital punishment to attend the event and show their support for the cause. Organizers have chosen the slogan "Together to drop the Zionist racist death penalty law and save Palestinian prisoners and a world without the death penalty".
This move comes as part of ongoing efforts to pressure the Moroccan government to reconsider its stance on the death penalty. While the government has not carried out any executions in recent years, human rights groups continue to push for the abolition of capital punishment altogether.
The protest in Rabat is one of several events taking place around the world to mark the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty. The day is an opportunity for activists and organizations to raise awareness about the issue and push for change.
In related news, the Moroccan government has been urged to take steps to address human rights concerns and accelerate reforms. The protest on October 12 is seen as an opportunity for citizens to express their opinions and demand action from the government on issues like the death penalty.
Key points
- Moroccan coalition to stage protest in Rabat on October 12 against death penalty
- Protest aims to push for abolition of capital punishment in Morocco
- Event marks 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty
