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Salima Ziani (Tifinagh: ⵙⴰⵍⵉⵎⴰ, Arabic: سليمة الزياني; born in 1994) also known as Silya is a Moroccan singer-songwriter, human rights activist, feminist, and ex-political prisoner.[1][2][3] She was born and grew up in the Afzar neighborhood of Al Hoceima.[4] She later moved to Imzouren, in the Rif Region, where she's originally from.[5] She is the youngest of six siblings: four sisters and two brothers.[4]
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| Born | Salima Ziani 1994 (age 29–30) Afzar, Al-Hoceima, Morocco |
| Disappeared | Al-Hoceima, Morocco |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Other names | Silya Ziani |
| Alma mater | Mohammed First University |
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| Known for | Hirak Rif Movement |
| Relatives | Massinissa of the Rif (cousin) |
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Studies
editShe enrolled at Mohammed First University in Oujda, majoring in Amazigh studies.[5]
Music
editZiani specializes in izran, a traditional form of poetry performed by women, popular throughout the Rif.[6]
Political activism
editZiani is quoted in an article by Ali Jaouate in al-Aoual saying: "I try, despite the difficulties in this patriarchal society, to constantly establish myself as well as my presence in the Hirak, so that the Rifi woman is present."[1]
At 23 years old, Ziani was arrested after the 20 February 2017 Al Hoceima protests, part of the Hirak Rif.[1] She was later given a royal pardon by King Mohammed VI on July 23, 2017—the 18th anniversary of his ascension to the throne.[7] She was released on July 29, 2017.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "من تكون سيليا التي اعتقلها الأمن بعد تظاهرة الحسيمة – فبراير.كوم | موقع مغربي إخباري شامل يتجدد على مدار الساعة". July 2, 2017. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ Alami, Aida. "Morocco's Rif activists 'fighting for our nation'". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ Alami, Aida (August 26, 2017). "Morocco's Stability Is Roiled by Monthslong Protests Over Fishmonger's Death". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "بورتريه.. سيليا الزياني.. الوجه المؤنث في قيادة "حراك الريف" – الأول". March 22, 2019. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "بورتريه.. سيليا الزياني.. الوجه المؤنث في قيادة "حراك الريف"". الأول (in Arabic). May 20, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "سيليا.. صوت شجي من "حراك الريف" وراء القضبان في المغرب". CNN Arabic (in Arabic). July 18, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ "Morocco's king pardons some protesters, lambasts officials". Reuters. July 30, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ Masaiti, Amira El (July 30, 2017). "Silya Ziani, the Female Face of the Hirak, Receives Royal Pardon". Morocco World News. Retrieved October 10, 2019.