Thousands of Moroccans have taken the streets yesterday in Rabat to manifest against corruption and support recent protests in the Rif region that have been ongoing for more than seven months. Speaking numbers, MAP news agency reported that 12 000 to 15 000 people participated to the march while Al Adl Wal Ihsane movement has indicated that the number of protesters has reached 1 million.
The manifestation organized yesterday, Sunday 11th of June, in Rabat to support the «Hirak» has allowed Al Adl wal Ihssane movement to show its mobilizing force.
A few days ago and with the help of an American journalist, the «Hirak» has been one of the topics discussed at the daily press briefing of the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary General. Details.
The «18 September Rif Independent Movement», headed by drug trafficker Said Chaou, sent a message to Antonio Guterres. The body calls for the UN Secretary-General to place the Rif region among the list looked at by the UN Fourth Committee in charge of Special political and Decolonization.