# Moroccan Rapper Mehdi El Youbi Temporarily Released

Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been granted a temporary release from prison. The move could signal a shift in his legal case, which has drawn attention from supporters concerned about freedom of expression in Morocco.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/moroccan-rapper-mehdi-el-youbi-temporarily-released-from-prison?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:15:24 +0000