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Morocco King Pardons Jailed Senegal Football Fans

Published Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Updated May 24

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Morocco's King Mohammed VI has issued a royal pardon for Senegalese football fans who were jailed following violence that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. This act is described as a humanitarian gesture, reflecting the strong fraternal ties between Morocco and Senegal.

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  • Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.

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  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    The article frames the royal pardon as a gesture rooted in humanitarian reasons and the long-standing fraternal ties between Morocco and Senegal.

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