1worldinternational’s global personality of the week award goes to Mouad Belrhouate. The Moroccan rapper, known as El-Haqed or “The Sullen One” was last week released from prison having served a 4-month sentence for assault in a clash with supporters of the monarchy. El-Haqed, whose supporters state that the sentence was an attempt to stifle free speech, has been central to protests demanding an end to the constitutional monarchy, and have also called for an independent judiciary, and a crackdown on corruption.
Needless to say, El-Haqed’s stint in prison has in no way discouraged him. In a statement made to the AFP, El-Haqed stated: “there will be no turning back. Thanks to rap, I have committed myself to the people and its hardships. Our demands are huge”. He later added: “I will continue to spread my message and denounce the massive corruption in our country.”
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