Maroc Hebdo

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History

Maroc Hebdo was established in 1991 by Mohammed Selhami in Casablanca. Mohammed Selhami also edited it.[1] In January 2005, it changed to the magazine format.[2]

The editorial stance of Maroc Hebdo is pro-government. In 2013 the magazine sold 6,265 copies.[3]

Homophobic controversy

On June 12, 2015, it published an issue with a homophobic cover saying, "Shall we burn homosexuals?".[4] Due to ensuing global outrage at the incitement of hatred, all copies were recalled.[5]

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  4. Umberto Bacchi, Morocco: Anger at Maroc Hebdo magazine cover asking 'shall we burn homosexuals?', International Business Times, June 12, 2015
  5. Agence France Presse, Moroccan magazine recalls 'burn gays' issue after uproar, Yahoo! News, June 12, 2015