[Opinion] Court rejects release of Moroccan woman on trial in blasphemy case, lawyers say

FFRF urges State Department to intervene in Moroccan blasphemy case

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the State Department to take urgent action in the case of a Moroccan feminist and human rights activist who faces up to five years in prison. In a letter sent Wednesday, Aug. 27, to the U.S. Office of International Religious Freedom Director Daniel Nadel, FFRF urged the State Department entity to press Morocco to immediately release Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar, drop blasphemy charges against her, …

Court rejects release of Moroccan woman on trial in blasphemy case, lawyers say

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Her arrest has polarized public opinion across Morocco. Some see it as a valid response to provocation and others view it as a violation of democracy and freedom of speech.

Court rejects release of Moroccan woman on trial in blasphemy case lawyers say

Rabat, Aug 28 (AP) Attorneys for a Moroccan feminist on trial for blasphemy said their request for her to be