Prison System
Past coverage from 0 countries · Last active May 10, 2026
This topic isn't active right now. Last covered May 10, 2026. See today's headlines.
Morocco's Prison System Overwhelmed Despite Population Drop
- Morocco has reduced its prison population below 100,000 for the first time in over a decade, but overcrowding persists. - The reduction is attributed to mass pardons and alternative sentencing laws, which critics argue favor those who can afford fines. - Despite the lower numbers, prisons remain severely overcrowded, leading to increased violence, deaths in custody, and inadequate healthcare.