Morocco’s Minister of Culture, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, denies accusations described as “serious” in the so-called “Sahara Escobar” case and announces legal action

À la suite de la diffusion d’une information qualifiée de mensongère par un site électronique et certaines pages sur les réseaux sociaux, au sujet de l’affaire pendante devant la justice connue médiatiquement sous l’appellation « Escobar du Sahara », Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid a publié un communiqué adressé à l’opinion publique, dans lequel il dément catégoriquement les accusations et allégations relayées.

Following the circulation of information described as false by an online outlet and several social media pages regarding a case currently before the courts, commonly referred to in the media as the “Sahara Escobar” case, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid issued a statement to public opinion, categorically denying the accusations and claims circulated.

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Le ministre a précisé que the claims being spread are not based on reliable information and, according to the statement, fall within the scope of fake news and serious fabrications. He considered that their content goes beyond legitimate criticism to amount to defamation and harm to his personal and family reputation, as well as to the responsibilities he holds.

The minister clarified that the allegations being circulated are not founded on reliable information and, according to the statement, fall within the scope of fake news and serious fabrications. He stated that their content goes beyond legitimate criticism to constitute defamation and harm to his personal and family reputation, as well as to the responsibilities he holds.

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Bensaid reaffirmed his commitment to freedom of expression and to the positive role of constructive criticism. However, he stressed that publishing false news or inaccurate information under the guise of opinion constitutes a deception of public opinion and is incompatible with responsible media ethics.

Bensaid reiterated his commitment to freedom of expression and the positive role of constructive criticism. He emphasized, however, that publishing false news or inaccurate information under the guise of opinion misleads public opinion and does not align with responsible media ethics.

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Sur cette base, le ministre a annoncé sa décision de saisir la justice et d’engager toutes les procédures légales contre toute personne dont l’implication dans the fabrication, publication or dissemination of this false information is established. He explained that his objective is limited to restoring his reputation, while seeking symbolic damages, expressing confidence in the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.

On this basis, the minister announced his decision to resort to the courts and pursue all legal procedures against anyone found to be involved in the fabrication, publication, or dissemination of this false information. He explained that his objective is confined to restoring his reputation, while seeking symbolic compensation, expressing confidence in the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.

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Le communiqué conclut en affirmant que ces allégations n’auront aucun impact sur l’exercice de ses fonctions ni sur la poursuite de son action au sein des secteurs relevant de sa responsabilité, soulignant sa volonté de rester concentré sur the ongoing reform projects, away from what he described as attempts at distraction.

The statement concludes by affirming that these allegations will have no impact on the performance of his duties nor on the continuation of his work within the sectors under his responsibility, stressing his determination to remain focused on ongoing reform projects, away from what he described as attempts to distract.

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Source : Fes News Media

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