Morocco jails militants for up to 20 years

(MENAFN- Arab News) Rabat: a moroccan court specializing in state security cases handed prison sentences of up to 20 years to dozens of members of a militant cell accused of sending fighters abroad official media reported friday.

the court in sale rabat's twin city jailed the main suspect mustapha el-kadaoui for 20 years and fined him nearly 50000 euros ($70000) the map news agency said.

charges against him included 'forming a criminal gang to prepare and commit terrorist acts" 'financing terrorism" and 'inciting others to commit terrorist crimes."