The Ministry of Interior spokesperson Rashid Al-Khalafi confirmed in Rabat on October 1st, 2025, that recent demonstrations across several Moroccan regions have been banned for failing to adhere to legal requirements. The ministry deemed these gatherings "unjustified and unknown," according to a statement released today. Al-Khalafi explained that the decision to prohibit the demonstrations balances citizens' constitutional right to peaceful assembly (Chapter 29) with society's right to security and stability (Chapter 21). This announcement comes amidst ongoing unrest, with reports from earlier today indicating clashes, burnt vehicles, and injuries in cities including Casablanca, Agadir, and Béni Mellal. Protests, associated with the hashtag #Genz212, have seen significant public demonstrations and a critical level of tension. Previous reports from Le Fil Express detailed incidents such as a young demonstrator being struck by a police car and demonstrators using burnt vehicles to block roads in Béni Mellal. Police vehicles were also reported burned in Casablanca and Agadir.
