"
Ikram Nazih
was freed today in Morocco": the Farnesina confirms it.
The Italian-Moroccan girl was convicted of offenses against religion for sharing a satirical cartoon on Facebook in 2019.
A few minutes before the confirmation of the Farnesian, the undersecretary for European Affairs
Enzo Amendola
on the sidelines of the appeal hearing against the student said: "I am happy to give you good news from Marrakech: the young Italian-Moroccan citizen Ikram will soon be released. Nzihi, jailed in June in Morocco. The reasons for the defense were heard in the appeal process and, thanks to the excellent institutional collaboration with the local authorities, Ikram will be released from prison. Our compatriot is fine, her and her family. my best wishes go. "
"In recent weeks - he adds - we have worked together with our ambassador in Rabat Armando Barucco, at the Consulate and in concert with Minister Di Maio and the Farnesina. In August I followed the case personally, speaking with interested parties and visiting Ikram Nzihi in the place of detention. The solid relations between Italy and Morocco continue, the result of a strategic partnership ".
"I want to thank the Italian ambassador to Morocco Armando Barucco and the undersecretary Enzo Amendola for the commitment they have dedicated to the cause. Together we have followed the story from the first moment, having at heart only the well-being of our compatriot, in full respect of the work. of Moroccan institutions and justice: this was stated by Foreign Minister
Luigi Di Maio
after the news of the release of the Italian-Moroccan student Ikram Nazih.
