Morocco Uses Spy Software on Journalists and Critics
Morocco has been secretly using surveillance technology. This includes spyware like Pegasus. The government denies using it against activists and journalists.
Investigations show Morocco used Pegasus spyware to watch politicians and journalists. Sources say the Moroccan intelligence service uses sophisticated monitoring tools. This follows the 2021 Pegasus scandal, which showed many countries used similar spyware. Concerns exist about human rights. The surveillance impacts freedom of the press and political opposition in Morocco.
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Highlights
Morocco Denies Surveillance
Morocco says it did not use surveillance software against critics.
Intelligence Service Confirms Use
Sources say the intelligence service used sophisticated technology.
Pegasus Used on Targets
Morocco used Pegasus spyware on politicians and journalists.
Israel Allegedly Supplied Spyware
Israel is said to have provided the Pegasus spyware.
Surveillance Impacts Freedom
The surveillance raises concerns about human rights and freedom.
Perspectives
- Morocco acknowledges using surveillance technology.
- Morocco denies targeting activists and journalists directly.
- Israel allegedly provided the Pegasus spyware.
- Surveillance activities occurred in Morocco.
The Moroccan government denies using the spyware maliciously against journalists and activists.
Der Spiegel, ZEIT Online, New
Morocco used Pegasus spyware to spy on journalists and political opponents.
ZEIT Online, New