Moroccan king pardons Senegalese fans jailed over chaotic Africa Cup final
The royal pardon cited humanitarian reasons and long-standing ties between Morocco and Senegal after the fans were jailed for AFCON final violence.
- On Saturday, King Mohammed VI of Morocco granted a royal pardon to 18 Senegalese football supporters jailed for hooliganism, citing "humanitarian reasons" ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
- The supporters were convicted after a January 18 pitch invasion during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, which caused a 14-minute stoppage as players protested a penalty decision.
- Eighteen Senegal fans received prison sentences in April ranging from three months to a year on hooliganism-related charges, though some have already completed their terms and left prison.
- The Confederation of African Football overturned the initial result on March 17, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco and crowning the North Africans as tournament champions.
- Senegal has appealed the Confederation of African Football's title decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking to challenge the ruling that stripped them of their victory.
58 Articles
58 Articles
Following riots during the Africa Cup final in January, 18 rioting fans from Senegal were convicted. They are now being released.
King Pardons 18 Soccer Fans
The king of Morocco on Saturday granted an official pardon to 18 Senegalese soccer fans jailed over hooliganism linked to a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field, the Royal Cabinet said. The fans were sentenced in February to prison terms of up...
Morocco's King pardons Senegal fans convicted on hooliganism charges
RABAT, May 23 - King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned the Senegal supporters convicted of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final, which his country hosted earlier this year, the royal palace said on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned several Senegalese football fans who were jailed following the unrest at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January. The Moroccan royal family said the king ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
