18 May 2021 | 05:03 AM UTC
Morocco: Protest planned outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca May 18
Activists to protest outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca, Morocco, May 18. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Court of Appeal in Casablanca from 12:30 May 18, to show support for 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 the Court of Appeal through the afternoon of May 18. 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 18.
