Morocco: Finance employees plan to protest outside economy & finance ministry in Rabat Jan. 25

Employees in the financial sector plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Rabat from 11:00 Jan. 25. Protesters have several demands, including higher salaries and improved career progressions. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Economy and Finance through the afternoon of Jan. 25. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.