03 Apr 2023 | 03:01 PM UTC
Morocco: Activists plan to protest outside Rabat Court of Appeal in Rabat April 5
Activists plan to protest outside Rabat Court of Appeal, Morocco, April 5. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists from the Spring of Dignity Coalition plan to demonstrate outside the Rabat Court of Appeal April 5 to denounce the recent lenient sentences issued for crimes of rape and sexual assault against women and girls. The organizers have called other organizations and the general public to join the protest and demand better legal protection for women and girls.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Rabat Court of Appeal April 5. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly 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 April 5.
