A few hours after the violent clashes that emerged between protesters and the police forces in Al Hoceima, the violent confrontations have impacted the internal situation of the Justice and Development party. Some of the party’s members called for a withdrawal from the government.
Al Hoceima witnessed on Monday violent clashes between demonstrators and the police. The number of injured persons is unknown.
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today that the police allegedly «severely beat» the detained Hirak leader Nasser Zefzafi. Relying on an account given by one of the activist’s lawyers, the international organizations call for a medical examination of the detainee to ensure his safety.