NOVACT considers that the expulsion of its delegate in Morocco is indicative of a considerable decline in respect for human rights and basic freedoms in Morocco.

Abdallah Abu Rahma, 44 years old. He is a pro-human rights activist, recognised by the European Union, who was declared guilty for interfering in the work of a soldier during a pacific demonstration. His lawyers says there exists no legal base that can justify his arrest.

The Palestinian human rights defender was arrested on July 3 during a nonviolent action organized by the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee to protest against the expansion of settlements in Betein.