18 Feb 2022 | 03:50 AM UTC
Morocco: Activists plan to protest outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca Feb. 18
Activists to protest outside Court of Appeal in Casablanca, Morocco, Feb. 18. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Court of Appeal in Casablanca from 16:00 Feb. 18 to demand the release of human rights activist Noureddine Awaj as well as journalists Imad Estito, Omar Radi, and Suleiman Raissouni. Protesters claim that the arrests of the four individuals are 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 evening of Feb. 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 Feb. 18.
