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13 Jul 2021 | 05:52 AM UTC

Morocco: Workers to protest outside Ministry of Agriculture in Rabat July 13

Workers to protest outside Ministry of Agriculture in Rabat, Morocco, July 13. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.

Informational

Event

Workers in the poultry sector plan to protest outside the Ministry of Agriculture in Rabat from 11:00 July 13 against increasing financial losses and poor working conditions. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Large numbers of protesters will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the Ministry of Agriculture through the afternoon of July 13. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

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