The media boss Ihsane El Kadi in a screen grab from a video published online on March 31, 2021. Advertising Read moreIhsane El Kadi, 63, whose release had been sought by the European Union and international media, is one of the last independent media leaders in the North African nation. El Kadi has been in custody since December 29. The company was also fined 10 million dinars (about $73,500), while El Kadi himself received a 700,000-dinar fine. In January, Amnesty International said the accusations against El Kadi were "trumped-up state security related offences".

Source: The North Africa Journal June 18, 2023 13:22 UTC