VOICED: Morocco punishes journalists for monarchy 'falsehoods'

The transcript discusses the sentencing of Alia Nucelar, a journalist in Morocco, for commenting on the King's health. It highlights the broader issue of press freedom in Morocco, including the country's low ranking by Reporters Without Borders and the heavy fines imposed on journalists. The financial struggles of a magazine fined for questioning a report on Western Sahara are also mentioned. Additionally, the crackdown on foreign press is illustrated by the banning of the French newspaper Le Monde for publishing cartoons deemed disrespectful to Morocco's royal family.

What was the reason for Alia Nucelar's suspended sentence?

• For printing foreign newspapers

• For commenting on the King's health

• For publishing satirical cartoons

• For questioning a report on Western Sahara

What position did Morocco hold in the press freedom ranking by Reporters Without Borders?

• 150th

• 200th

• 100th

• 127th

Why do officials in Morocco deny there's a problem with press freedom?

• They believe the ranking is fair

• They claim proceedings respect the rule of law

• They have improved press freedom

• They have no opposition papers

What was the fine imposed on a weekly magazine for questioning a report on Western Sahara?

• €250,000

• €100,000

• €500,000

• €1,000,000

Which foreign newspaper was banned in Morocco for printing cartoons?

• The Washington Post

• Le Monde

• The Guardian

• The New York Times