Strong mobilization of beneficiaries of the royal pardon to engage in the new strategy in the field of cannabis cultivation
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The prisoners who benefited from the royal pardon granted by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, to persons convicted, prosecuted or investigated in cases related to the cultivation of cannabis, confirmed their strong “mobilization” to engage in the new strategy adopted by the Kingdom to legalize activities related to marijuana.
They also expressed, in statements to the Maghreb Arab press, upon leaving the local prison of Ain Aicha (province of Taounate), their intention to contribute to the success of this new policy, which directly concerns the inhabitants of the regions concerned, particularly in the province of Taounate.
Ahmed, a descendant of Kutama and one of the beneficiaries of this noble royal gesture, which, by all accounts, reflects not only a high sense of humanity and sublime Mawlawi compassion, but also embodies wisdom and efficiency in solving complex problems related to social and economic justice, said: “I will now be able to cultivate Indian hemp legally and contribute to the social and economic development of my region and country.”
It is also a gesture of great humanitarian significance that aims to put an end to the negative repercussions of illicit marijuana cultivation, particularly for small farmers, by providing legitimate opportunities to earn a living.
For Abdel Salam, another beneficiary prisoner, this royal pardon is in addition to the many humanitarian initiatives that His Majesty the King is launching for the benefit of his faithful people, particularly for the benefit of vulnerable social groups.
Before joining his young family in Ghafsay, Abdel Salam said: “Thank you to His Majesty the King, who always listens to his people and their concerns.”
This royal pardon embodies a comprehensive societal vision that calls for the integration of citizens facing economic and social challenges. It also reaffirms the collective commitment to providing opportunities for integration by promoting social justice and improving the living conditions of groups in need.
On the other hand, several beneficiaries of the royal pardon took advantage of this opportunity to welcome the initiatives launched by the Mohammed VI Foundation for the reintegration of prisoners.
Rashid, also from Kutama, confirmed that “thanks to this institution, we were able to learn trades that will help us earn a decent living,” also stressing that his release from the prison walls “will bring a lot of joy” to his sick and elderly mother.
Among the 4,831 people who benefited from this royal pardon, 1,341 people are from the Taounate region, including 45 detainees, 1,083 released probationers and 213 people under investigation.
For her part, the resident of the province of Taounate, who received this royal grace with great joy and pleasure, expressed her warm thanks and deep gratitude to His Majesty the King.
