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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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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]
She enrolled at Mohammed First University in Oujda, majoring in Amazigh studies. [5]
Ziani specializes in izran, a traditional form of poetry performed by women, popular throughout the Rif. [6]
Ziani 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]
Part of a series on |
Hirak Rif Movement |
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Leaders |
Nasser Zefzafi and Salima Ziani |
Notable members |
Salima Ziani | |
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ⵙⴰⵍⵉⵎⴰ | |
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 |
Occupations |
|
Known for | Hirak Rif Movement |
Relatives | Massinissa of the Rif (cousin) |
Musical career | |
Genres |
|
Instrument(s) |
|
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]
She enrolled at Mohammed First University in Oujda, majoring in Amazigh studies. [5]
Ziani specializes in izran, a traditional form of poetry performed by women, popular throughout the Rif. [6]
Ziani 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]
Part of a series on |
Hirak Rif Movement |
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Activities |
|
Leaders |
Nasser Zefzafi and Salima Ziani |
Notable members |