Khalid Jamai (also written Jamaï or Jamii) (Arabic: خالد الجامعي; 1944 – 1 June 2021) was a Moroccan journalist, writer, and political analyst. He was the editor-in-chief of the Moroccan Francophone newspaper L'Opinion, and a leading member of the Istiqlal Party. Jamai was recognized for his distinguished writing style and audacious political positions.[1][2]
Khalid Jamaï | |
|---|---|
| خالد الجامعي | |
| Born | 1944 |
| Died | (aged 77) Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist Political analyst writer |
| Organization | L'Opinion |
In 1973, Jamai was imprisoned for his outspoken opinions as a journalist. While in prison, he interviewed inmates and documented their personal stories and their views on the policing and political structure of Morocco. After his release, he published these stories in his book, “Presumed Guilty”.[3]
Khalid Jamai was the father of the journalist and banker Aboubakr Jamaï.
He died on 1 June 2021 at the age of 77.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Journalist Khalid Jamai Passes Away". ALDAR. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "HM the King Offers Condolences To Family of Great Journalist, Late Khalid El Jamaï". Maghreb Arab Press. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Goff, Shaquile. "Moroccans Grieve for the Loss of Journalist Khaled Jamai". Morocco World News. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Décès du journaliste Khalid Jamaï, 77 ans : Une grande plume tire sa révérence". Maroc Hebdo. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
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