Düsseldorf, Germany - A Moroccan citizen, Youssef El Asruti, received a sentence Monday following a conviction for espionage targeting Germany, specifically focusing on supporters of the Hirak Rif movement, according to a statement released by the Düsseldorf court.
The case centers on allegations that El Asruti gathered intelligence on individuals connected to Hirak, a social movement that emerged in Morocco‘s Rif region in 2016 protesting economic marginalization and government corruption. German authorities have not disclosed the length of the sentence or specific details regarding the evidence presented during the trial,citing ongoing security concerns. The conviction underscores heightened scrutiny of foreign intelligence activities within Germany and its implications for individuals involved with political activism abroad. this sentencing follows a period of increased tension between Morocco and Germany related to accusations of espionage and diplomatic disagreements.
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