Jamaa Bakrim Remains in Prison in Moracco
Jamaa Bakrim was due to be released from Prison Centrale, in Kenitra, South Morocco in December 2020, but remains in prison. In 2005, Jamaa was
CHARGED WITH:
Proselytism and destruction of the goods of others
Jamaa Ait Bakrim, a Moroccan Christian, has been in prison for his faith since 2005. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for ‘proselytism’ and ‘destruction of the goods of others,’ both allegedly trumped-up charges by the authorities.
Moroccan Christians have said that the real reason for the severity of his sentence is because Jamaa persistently spoke about his Christian faith.
Jamaa Bakrim was due to be released from Prison Centrale, in Kenitra, South Morocco in December 2020, but remains in prison. In 2005, Jamaa was
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