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In a statement, the CNDH said it has been following protests across several Moroccan cities, and has not recorded any incidents that violated the right to peaceful assembly — both on the regional and national scale.
The Council observed that Moroccans — whether protesters or security forces — successfully implemented a rights-based interpretation of the right to peaceful assembly.
It also indicated that sit-ins in several cities took place, regardless of whether organizers filed prior declarations or notifications with authorities.
The Council stressed that maintaining peaceful protests requires shared responsibility between protest organizers and public authorities.
It went on to argue that the peaceful approach keeps a balance between preserving public order, protecting private and public property, and guaranteeing the right to peaceful assembly and demonstration.
Organizers of the past two days of protests and law enforcement officials displayed best practices, laying the ground for collective peaceful expressions and demonstrating that gatherings maintained their peaceful character throughout.
In terms of communication, the Council also acknowledged the emergence of digital forms of expression that citizens used during this period.
Reflecting on the situation, CNDH considered that these developments reflect the democratic and human rights progress that Moroccan society has achieved.
The CNDH continues to monitor demonstrations nationwide as part of its mandate to protect civil liberties and fundamental rights.
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The CNDH’s statement comes amid the ongoing Moroccan youth-led protests across various cities. Young Moroccans have taken to the streets to express their frustration with the distorted education and healthcare sectors, demanding reform to ensure citizens’ dignity.
The protests also condemn corruption and call for a better economic situation and employment.
The protests, which initially began peacefully, took a different turn in several cities — including Sale and Inzegane — into clashes and acts of vandalism by rioters.
As a result of these riots, three people were killed by gunfire, while many others sustained injuries among both protestors and security forces.
Gen Z 212 distanced themselves from such incidents, pointing to their commitment to peaceful protest. “We make a clear distinction between those who practice their legitimate right to protest and those who resort to violence.”
