Khalid Jamai

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
Born1944
Fez, Morocco
DiedJune 1, 2021(2021-06-01) (aged 76–77)
Casablanca, Morocco
NationalityMoroccan
OccupationJournalist
Political analyst
writer
OrganizationL'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 is the father of the journalist and banker Aboubakr Jamaï.

References
  1. "Journalist Khalid Jamai Passes Away". ALDAR. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. "HM the King Offers Condolences To Family of Great Journalist, Late Khalid El Jamaï". Maghreb Arab Press. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. Goff, Shaquile. "Moroccans Grieve for the Loss of Journalist Khaled Jamai". Morocco World News. Retrieved 9 June 2021.


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