
Blasphemy Trial of Moroccan Feminist Captivates Nation
Published on: Aug. 28, 2025, 8:58 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Moroccan feminist Ibtissam Lachgar faces trial for blasphemy after posting a provocative selfie. Her health concerns, including a battle with cancer, have added complexity to a case that has polarized public opinion. Lachgar's activism for LGBTQ rights and gender equality contrasts with Morocco's legal and cultural restrictions.