08 Jun 2021 | 06:03 AM UTC
Morocco: Activists plan to protest outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca June 8
Activists plan to protest outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca, Morocco, June 8. Tight security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Court of Appeal in Casablanca from 12:30 June 8 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 the Court of Appeal through the afternoon of June 8. 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 June 8.
