Moroccan king pardons journalists and is asked to pardon newspapers as well

The King of Morocco has pardoned two journalists, and has been asked to extend the pardons to the newspapers. What are the implications for the rest of the Mediterranean? What should the Mediterranean, as opposed to global, reaction be? What has it been? allAfrica.com: Morocco [document]: WPFC Welcomes Journalist's Release, Asks That Pardon Be Extended to His Two Newspapers