Morocco to start on Sep.7 in-depth investigation with five Moroccans formerly held in Guantanamo

The five Moroccans who were detained in Guantanamo and handed early this month to Moroccan authorities, will undergo an in-depth questioning next September 7, said a release of the general prosecutor of the Rabat court of appeal.

The investigating magistrate had started on Monday the hearing of the five Moroccans who were arrested by US forces in Afghanistan, on Monday.

After the in-depth questioning of the defendants on September, it will be decided whether to extend their custody.

As they stood before investigating magistrate, the five Moroccans were informed about their right to choose a lawyer.

One of the accused has chosen to be assisted by a lawyer in this phase of the investigation. As for the four others, the court will appoint a lawyer to assist them part of judicial assistance.