Eighteen Senegalese football fans have appealed prison sentences handed down for their involvement in violent incidents in Morocco. The defendants, who deny participating in the violence, were initially convicted on February 19, 2026, with sentences ranging from three months to one year in prison.
During an appeal hearing at the Rabat Court of Appeal, the public prosecutor requested that these sentences be increased to up to two years of imprisonment. The case stems from clashes that occurred around a football match, though specific details of the alleged violence were not detailed in the latest court reports.
The defendants maintain their innocence, contesting the charges against them. The court is now deliberating on the prosecution's request for harsher penalties. The outcome of this appeal will determine whether the original sentences are confirmed, increased, or potentially reduced.
