Morocco: Doctorate degree holders plan nationwide protests Feb. 1

Doctorate degree holders plan to demonstrate nationwide Feb. 1 to demand job placements and fair employment practices. Protesters will gather at educational institutions and government buildings throughout the country. The largest demonstration will likely be outside the Ministry of National Education in Rabat.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near gathering sites Feb. 1. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.