A new report from Amnesty International claims that Moroccan intelligence services are systematically using surveillance technology to target journalists, human rights defenders, and activists. According to the organization, these methods include the deployment of invasive spyware, the use of hidden microphones, and the infection of mobile devices to monitor private communications.

The report suggests that these surveillance tactics are intended to intimidate and silence those who express dissent or report on sensitive political issues within Morocco. Amnesty International argues that this digital monitoring represents a significant breach of privacy and a tool for state-sponsored suppression of free speech. While the report details specific technical methods used to compromise devices, it characterizes the overall campaign as a coordinated effort to neutralize critical voices.

As of this report, the Moroccan government has not issued a formal, detailed rebuttal to the specific claims made by Amnesty International. The allegations highlight an ongoing tension between state security apparatuses and independent media in the region. Because the report relies primarily on forensic evidence gathered by Amnesty’s technical teams, independent verification of the specific instances of surveillance remains limited. The situation underscores the broader global debate regarding the use of commercial spyware by state actors and the potential for such technology to be repurposed for political control rather than traditional national security objectives.