The Criminal Court of First Instance at the Tangier Court of Appeals sentenced the woman responsible for the murder of student Anouar to 15 years in prison on Wednesday after a lengthy trial. It also sentenced the woman’s uncle to 10 years in prison for concealing evidence related to the crime.
The verdict follows a tragic case that rocked the local community when Anouar, a young student, was killed in a crime that stirred public outcry.
Despite the prison sentences, Anouar’s mother said in an interview with local media that she was not happy with the outcome of the case.
In an emotional statement, she said that the verdict did not provide the closure or relief she had hoped for. She had expected harsher sentences for all involved parties, given the severity of the crime and the profound impact it has had on her family.
The mother also raised concerns about the legal process, specifically questioning the lack of charges against the uncle for his complicity in the actual murder.
Instead, he was convicted only of evidence tampering, a decision that she feels undermines the gravity of his involvement. She said she intends to appeal the ruling, hoping that a higher court will deliver justice to her family.
The case has sparked significant debate in Morocco, with many calling for reforms in how the justice system handles similar cases, particularly when it comes to dealing with those who aid and abet serious crimes.
The family’s decision to appeal further underscores the emotional weight of the case and the publicly perceived need for more severe consequences for those involved.