Moroccan activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar, known for her work on feminist and LGBTQ+ issues, faces charges of “offending Islam” for wearing a T-shirt that said, “Allah is a lesbian.”
Her trial has been delayed following her controversial social media post, which has triggered a backlash and highlighted the challenges to freedom of expression in Morocco.
Public insults toward Islam can lead to severe penalties under Moroccan law.
The trial’s delay sparks hope among supporters for civil liberties but intensifies tensions with conservative groups advocating for religious protection.
