On August 20, 2026, King Mohammed VI of Morocco granted a royal pardon to 935 individuals who had been convicted by various courts in the kingdom. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Justice on the occasion of the commemoration of the Revolution of the King and the People, a national holiday.
The pardon benefits people who were sentenced by different tribunals across Morocco. The list of beneficiaries includes individuals who were imprisoned, as well as those who were subject to fines or other penalties. The royal pardon is a traditional act of clemency that the king often grants on national and religious holidays.
The Ministry of Justice did not provide a detailed breakdown of the offenses or the number of prisoners released, but such pardons typically cover a range of convictions. The move is seen as a gesture of mercy and a way to mark the historic event, which commemorates the exile of Sultan Mohammed V in 1953 and the subsequent struggle for independence.
This is not the first time the king has issued a mass pardon on this date. In previous years, similar numbers of people have been granted clemency, reflecting a consistent practice during national celebrations.
