07 Nov 2022 | 05:17 PM UTC
Morocco: Casablanca Bar Council to launch sit-in protest in front of Parliament in Rabat Nov. 8
Lawyers to stage sit-in protest in front of Parliament in Rabat, Morocco, Nov. 8. Increased security and transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Casablanca Bar Council plans to stage a sit-in outside the Parliament in Rabat on Nov. 8. The demonstration is part of a strike that attorneys initially launched on Nov. 1 to denounce increased taxes included in the 2023 Finance Law. The Bar Council plans to continue its current labor action through at least Nov. 13; additional protest gatherings are possible for the duration of the work stoppage.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near Parliament for the duration of the sit-in. While the demonstration will likely pass off peacefully, minor clashes between protesters and security personnel remain possible. Police will likely disperse the demonstrators if they are overly disruptive.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the Parliament building on Nov. 8.
