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13 Jan 2021 | 03:03 AM UTC

Morocco: Activists to protest outside City Council in Casablanca Jan. 13

Activists to protest at City Council in Casablanca, Morocco, from 1500 Jan. 13. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.

Warning

Event

Activists plan to demonstrate outside the City Council in Casablanca from 1500 Jan. 13 against poor planning and infrastructure in the city. Protesters claim that they have suffered damages due to the recent flooding and are calling on authorities to compensate them. Hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest site the afternoon of Jan. 13. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible if demonstrators ignore police orders to disperse or are overly disruptive.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through affected area Jan. 13.