Trial for murder of Scandinavian hikers to open in Morocco with two dozen suspects

Flowers and posters placed in a gathering in support of the families of two murdered foreign tourists in Imlil, Morocco Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images Flowers and posters placed in a gathering in support of the families of two murdered foreign tourists in Imlil, Morocco Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images TWO DOZEN SUSPECTS are set to go on trial in Morocco on Thursday for offences linked to the gruesome murder of two young Scandinavian hikers in December.

A total of 24 defendants are due to appear before a criminal court in Sale to answer charges including promoting terrorism, forming a terrorist cell and premeditated murder.Families of the hikers and their lawyers will not attend the trial, according to information obtained by AFP.After the bodies were discovered, the Moroccan authorities were initially cautious, referring to a “criminal act”.

Police quickly arrested a first suspect in Marrakesh. Three others were arrested a few days later when they tried to leave the city by bus.

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