The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration has broken its silence to respond to statements made by former inmate Omar Radi during a meeting organized by Amnesty International in Belgium. The delegation accused him of spreading falsehoods regarding his detention conditions and attempting to politicize his case.
The delegation emphasized that Radi has consistently exploited every opportunity to promote inaccurate narratives about his time in the Ain Sebaa and Tiflet prisons, supported—according to them—by international organizations known for their hostile stances towards Morocco, particularly Amnesty International, which they accused of portraying Radi as a “prisoner of conscience,” despite the fact that his prosecution was unrelated to freedom of expression.
The delegation’s response stressed that Radi himself requested a solitary confinement room from the first day at Ain Sebaa prison, and his request was granted. Later, after being transferred to Tiflet prison, his family requested his removal from isolation, and he was placed in a shared room. However, he subsequently requested to return to solitary confinement for personal reasons related to his desire for reading and privacy. The delegation confirmed that the accommodation conditions respected health and dignity standards, and that Radi benefited from cultural activities, including music sessions, as well as regular medical follow-up that included medications and special prescriptions.
Regarding his bone fracture in prison, the delegation clarified that it occurred during a friendly arm-wrestling match with another inmate. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery supervised by specialized doctors. The public prosecutor’s office and his family were informed, with his relatives allowed to visit him in the hospital. The delegation affirmed that Radi had never filed any official complaints concerning his situation in prison, and that he was subject to regular visits from the National Human Rights Council.
The delegation revealed what it described as humane initiatives, notably allowing Radi to visit his mother during her surgery, and enabling daily contact with her upon his return to the prison. It indicated that these measures were welcomed by both the inmate and his family at the time.
The official communication concluded by refuting Radi’s claims regarding international pressures leading to his release, asserting that his exit from prison was the result of a royal pardon, unrelated to any external party. They characterized his allegations as a “lack of appreciation” towards an institution that treated him with due respect for his rights as a prisoner.
