Morocco's King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 35 Senegalese football fans who were detained following a match in Casablanca. The pardon, announced on May 24, 2026, allows the supporters to return to Senegal.
The fans were arrested after a Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League match between Wydad Casablanca and Senegal's Teungueth FC on May 19, 2026. Reports indicate the arrests followed clashes with Moroccan security forces, though details remain unclear.
Senegalese authorities confirmed the pardon, with Senegal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating the fans are expected to be repatriated in the coming days. The incident had sparked diplomatic discussions between the two countries.
This gesture of clemency is seen as a move to ease tensions and maintain strong bilateral relations between Morocco and Senegal.
