Morocco: Unionized employees plan to protest outside economy & finance ministry in Rabat May 29

Unionized employees in the food safety sector plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Rabat from 11:00 May 29. Protesters are denouncing poor working conditions and demanding the hiring of more workers. 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 May 29. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.