26 Oct 2018 | 02:57 PM UTC
Morocco: Security forces disperse protesters at Témara station Oct. 26
Security forces forcibly disperse protesters at Témara station (near Rabat) October 26; similar protests denouncing train delays possible in the near term
Event
Security forces forcibly dispersed protesters denouncing train delays at Témara station (near Rabat) on the morning (local time) of Friday, October 26. The protesters reportedly caused further train delays on Friday; lingering train disruptions are possible over the coming hours. Similar protests are possible in the area in the near term.
Context
A similar protest was held at the Casablanca Port station late on October 25. The demonstrations come amid frequent train delays on the Casablanca-Kénitra line.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas, especially those traveling on the Casablanca-Kénitra train line, are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for train delays, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
