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Moroccan Activist Ibtissame Lachgar's Trial Postponed Amid Health Concerns

8/14/2025

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Ibtissame Lachgar, a Moroccan feminist activist, is on trial for "offending Islam" through a controversial online image.
The trial has been postponed to August 27 to allow her lawyer time for preparation.
Lachgar, a cancer survivor, is requesting provisional release due to health concerns.
She founded the Alternative Movement for Individual Liberties, focusing on women's rights and social issues.

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Story summary

Ibtissame Lachgar, a Moroccan feminist activist, is on trial for "offending Islam" through a controversial online image.
The trial has been postponed to August 27 to allow her lawyer time for preparation.
Lachgar, a cancer survivor, is requesting provisional release due to health concerns.
She founded the Alternative Movement for Individual Liberties, focusing on women's rights and social issues.