On the occasion of the commemoration of the presentation of the Independence Manifesto, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, kindly granted His Royal Pardon to a group of persons, including detainees and those at liberty, convicted by various courts of the Sherifian Kingdom, numbering 991 persons.
Here follows the text of the communiqué issued by the Ministry of Justice in this regard:
"On the occasion of the glorious anniversary of January 11 of this year 1444 AH / 2023 AD, His Majesty the King, may God perpetuate His glory and grant Him victory, kindly issued His High Command granting pardon to a group of persons, including detainees and those at liberty, convicted by various courts of the Sherifian Kingdom, numbering 991 persons, distributed as follows:
The beneficiaries of the High Royal Pardon who are in detention number 707 inmates, detailed as follows: – Pardon over the remainder of the prison sentence for: 10 inmates – Reduction of the prison sentence for: 687 inmates – Commutation of the death penalty to life imprisonment for: 1 inmate – Commutation of life imprisonment to a fixed prison term for: 9 inmates
The beneficiaries of the High Royal Pardon who are at liberty number 284 persons, distributed as follows: – Pardon over the prison sentence or its remainder for: 86 persons – Pardon over the prison sentence while maintaining the fine for: 17 persons – Pardon over the fine for: 169 persons – Pardon over both the prison sentence and the fine for: 12 persons
General Total: 991
May God preserve our Sovereign, the victorious by the grace of God, as a treasure and a refuge for this Nation, and a source of compassion and mercy. May He bring back such festive occasions to His Majesty with victory and empowerment, and fill His eyes with joy in the person of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and all the members of the illustrious Royal Family. He is the All-Hearing, the Answerer of prayers."
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
