Reporters without Borders (RSF) denounced and questioned why the sentence was given at a time when the Moroccan government is putting in place a program to promote internet access, information society and digital economy: 
Waandishi wa Habari Wasio na Mipaka (RSF) nao walilaani na kuhoji kwa nini hukumu ilitoka katika kipindi ambapo serikali ya Morocco inaanzisha programu ya kuhamasisha utumiaji wa Intaneti, ujenzi wa jamii iliyohabarika na uchumi wa dijitali: