The Moroccan embassy in Senegal called on nationals to remain vigilant and refrain from any actions likely to harm relations between the two countries. It reassured that despite some social media reactions to the sentencing of 18 Senegalese fans, the situation does not raise particular concerns for Moroccan nationals.
The sentencing of 18 Senegalese fans and one French-Algerian national to prison terms ranging from three months to one year for violence and public disorder during the AFCON final in Morocco has sparked outrage on social media in Senegal. However, the penalties are in line with previous Moroccan court rulings in cases of football-related violence.