27 May 2021 | 07:15 AM UTC
Morocco: Activists plan to protest in Casablanca May 27
Activists plan to protest in Casablanca, Morocco, from 15:00 May 27. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside Oukacha Prison in Casablanca from 15:00 May 27 to demand the release of detained journalists Omar Radi and Suleiman Raissouni. Both individuals, who are facing trial for sexual assault charges, maintain their innocence and claim their arrests to be politically motivated. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near Oukacha Prison through the evening of May 27. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected area May 27.
