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Monday 15 May 2017

Witnesses Provide Vital Information on Gdim Izik Camp, Public Prosecutor

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Witnesses Provide Vital Information on Gdim Izik Camp, Public Prosecutor

The three prosecution witnesses, questioned on Wednesday as part of the Gdim Izik trial, gave important information on the situation that was prevailing in the camp set up in Oct.-Nov. near Laayoune and the role of some suspects in the tragic incidents that took place during its dismantling, said public prosecutor at Salé's appeal court Hassan Daki.

During the 15th hearing of the trial, the criminal chamber at Salé's appeal court presented to the accused the deposition by the questioned witnesses, pursuant to article 337 of the penal code, Daki told the press Wednesday, noting that the hearing was marked by long legal debates and questions for one of the witnesses asked by the suspects, their lawyers and the court.

Reactions and questions were also asked by the parties and the public ministry, he said, adding that the court has decided to continue questioning other witnesses on Thursday.

The Gdim Izik events left 11 killed and 70 wounded among the security forces, as well as 4 injured among civilians. 

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