Will Cannabis Be Legalized in Morocco? By: Jules Crétois Translated from TelQuel (Morocco). LIRE LORIGINAL EN FRANÇAIS Not long ago, the topic of cannabis stirred the suspicion of the political class. However, the arguments of the Moroccan Network for the Medical and Industrial Use of Cannabis (CMUMIK) ended up convincing many politicians and parties. The issue will even be studied in parliament. Riffian community activist Chakib el-Khayari, 34, enjoys being in Rabat, where he can meet members of a certain political party. “Not long ago, the stories of cannabis were for fools and Riffians. Everything has changed.” said Khayari. In 2009, Khayari was sentenced to two years in prison and was accused of several charges, including discrediting the efforts made by Moroccan authorities to fight drug trafficking. During one weekend in October 2013, the former prisoner was invited as a member of the CMUMIK by the Authenticity and Modernity Party. The purpose of the meeting was to prepare a study day on cannabis in parliament. Read more: al-monitor/pulse/culture/2013/10/cannabis-legalized-morocco-parliament.html#ixzz2ixuMe8pM
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:46:09 +0000
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