Moroccan prosecutors have brought criminal charges against nearly 200 individuals for participating in acts of violence during street protests that have been ongoing since September 27.
According to the Maghreb Arabe Presse news agency, 193 suspects are facing prosecution in connection with recent incidents of violence, vandalism, and incitement.
Authorities state that the “unauthorized protest actions across the country were accompanied by activities inconsistent with the nature of peaceful demonstrations.” Specifically, participants committed various offenses—throwing stones at law enforcement officers, destroying civilian property, damaging vehicles and commercial establishments, looting, and setting fire to government transport vehicles.
The public prosecutor's office noted that some of those involved in the illegal activities were minors.
Since September 27, street marches and protests have taken place in Agadir, Beni-Mellal, Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Nador, Rabat, Sale, Tangier, Tetouan, Oujda, Fez, and other Moroccan cities and towns. The demonstrations are organized by the youth movement GenZ212, which was formed on social media. Activists are demanding that authorities fundamentally reform the education and healthcare systems, vigorously combat corruption and unemployment, and ensure citizens a decent standard of living. One of the most popular slogans heard during the street demonstrations is “Dignity, Freedom, Social Justice!”
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Based on materials from TASS