In Morocco, cartoonist Yasser Mounbir sentenced to four years in prison for caricatures of the king

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights criticized the four-year prison sentence given to artist Yasser Mounbir for offending the king. Mounbir, detained for 140 days, faced charges for his caricatures of King Mohammed VI shared on Instagram. His lawyer plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns over freedom of expression. Mounbir's drawings, which depict the king in various controversial ways, led to his arrest under Moroccan law prohibiting insults to the monarchy. His mental state is reportedly concerning while in custody.