At least 41 people are confirmed dead following flash floods across Morocco.
At least 41 people are confirmed dead following flash floods across Morocco. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. Intense thunderstorms pelted the area with heavy rain, flooding dozens of homes and shops on Sunday. The floods also overturned or washed away vehicles, damaged roads and caused widespread traffic disruptions. In the southe
9 African migrants died in freezing temperatures near Morocco-Algeria border
Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco’s border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement. The bodies of seven men and two women were found in Ras Asfour, a remote mountainous Moroccan area known for its plunging temperatures in winter, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights said Saturday in a statement. “They died from extreme cold
GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause
After almost 10 days without taking to the streets, young Moroccans resumed their protests in front of parliament in the capital, Rabat, on Saturday. Led by online youth collective, GenZ 212, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis. One protester, Reda, said the gathering was organised to unify their ranks and coordinate their demonstrations. “It sends a message to the authorities. Even though we pau
