The King’s prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance has responded to reports by a foreign news agency claiming that Senegalese nationals detained over hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final are on a hunger strike, stating that these reports are unfounded.
In a statement issued on Friday, the prosecutor stated that the allegations, attributed to the detainees’ defence, are inaccurate and could influence the course of the proceedings. He said the detainees are receiving meals as scheduled, and there is no evidence of a hunger strike.
The statement also rejected claims that the case was delayed or that detainees were questioned without an interpreter. According to the prosecution, the case was first heard on January 22, 2026. It was repeatedly adjourned at the defendants’ request to allow them time to prepare their defence and obtain legal counsel.
Authorities confirmed that all court hearings included a sworn interpreter and that the detainees, who understand and speak French, were informed of the proceedings. The prosecutor stated that the police interrogation records met legal requirements and noted that, under Moroccan law, an interpreter is not required if the investigating officer speaks the language used.
