Soulaimane Raissouni: A Shameful Opportunism Serving Morocco’s Enemies

Soulaimane Raissouni, recently pardoned by the Sovereign, continues to make unwarranted attacks against Moroccan institutions. Instead of thanking King Mohammed VI for this act of clemency, he multiplies hostile statements, notably in a letter published by “El Independiente,” a media outlet financed by Algerian interests and known for its hostile stance towards Morocco. This platform has once again welcomed Raissouni’s complaints, where he claims to be the target of a defamation campaign while carefully avoiding addressing the serious accusations against him.

In this letter addressed to Spanish journalist Francisco Carrión, a notorious adversary of Moroccan sovereignty, Raissouni accuses Moroccan media and institutions of spying on him, particularly through Pegasus, without providing any tangible evidence. This is a clear attempt to divert attention from his own crimes and his persistent refusal to comply with judicial decisions, including the payment of compensation owed to his victim, Adam Mohamed.

Francisco Carrión, for his part, is not a neutral observer. Formerly known for his insulting remarks, calling Moroccan journalists “dogs,” he is recognized for his connections with networks hostile to Morocco, especially the Algerian regime. By seeking Carrión’s help to publish his letter, Raissouni exposes blatant collusion with foreign interests opposed to Morocco’s stability and territorial integrity.

Rather than taking responsibility, Raissouni engages in a calculated victimization strategy. His baseless accusations against Morocco, alleging espionage, have already been dismissed by international bodies that cleared the country of such allegations. This deceptive rhetoric aims to discredit Morocco on the international stage while bolstering the positions of its enemies.

The royal pardon granted to Raissouni in no way constitutes an exoneration of his civil responsibilities nor a validation of his innocence. According to the royal dahir governing pardons, it does not infringe on the rights of third parties. By disregarding these principles and persisting in his unfounded accusations, Raissouni seeks to evade his moral and legal duties toward his victims.