Khalid Jamai Explained

Khalid Jamaï
Native Name:Arabic: خالد الجامعي
Birth Date:1944
Birth Place:Fez, Morocco
Death Place:Casablanca, Morocco
Nationality:Moroccan
Occupation:Journalist
Political analyst
writer
Organization:L'Opinion

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Journalist Khalid Jamai Passes Away. 2021-06-09. ALDAR. en-US.
  2. News: HM the King Offers Condolences To Family of Great Journalist, Late Khalid El Jamaï. 2021-06-09. Maghreb Arab Press.
  3. News: Goff. Shaquile. Moroccans Grieve for the Loss of Journalist Khaled Jamai. 2021-06-09. Morocco World News. en.
  4. News: Décès du journaliste Khalid Jamaï, 77 ans : Une grande plume tire sa révérence. Maroc Hebdo. 2021-06-01. 2022-01-11.