Public anger is escalating in Morocco, leading to a broader wave of protests that persist despite the government's security-centric approach to suppress dissent. Citizens are rallying against the encroachment of the monarchy on their rights and freedoms, as well as the persistent neglect of their legitimate demands, particularly amid growing warnings of an imminent social explosion fueled by worsening economic conditions and an overwhelming debt crisis.
The education sector is experiencing significant unrest as primary school teachers have announced their intention to continue their protests, advocating for integration into the public service and an end to the injustices they face within the educational system. They seek to eliminate precarious work conditions and all forms of exploitation affecting them.
Over the past weekend, the union coordination for primary education organized a national protest in front of the Moroccan Ministry of Education in the capital city of Rabat. The event was met with heavy police presence, and demonstrators were prevented from marching, which resulted in widespread condemnation and outrage.
Simultaneously, the health sector is also grappling with unrest as numerous healthcare workers across various hospitals in the kingdom have been staging an open-ended sit-in for the fifth consecutive day. They are protesting against the accumulation of unresolved professional and social issues. Protesters have warned that the lack of solutions may lead to new escalatory actions, emphasizing that overcoming the crisis requires dialogue and addressing the outstanding issues to maintain stability in the healthcare sector.
Many unions within the sector have announced a protest agenda for this month aimed at securing the legitimate rights of workers, in response to the government's dismissive attitude towards their grievances. Furthermore, the Moroccan Association of Lawyers has called on all members of the legal profession to prepare for unprecedented escalatory measures if the Parliament insists on passing a new law governing the profession, which they describe as a threat to their independence.
This warning coincided with a massive protest organized by the association's office in Rabat last Thursday, coinciding with the presentation of the contentious law before the Justice, Legislation, and Human Rights Committee in Parliament. Angry lawyers demanded the immediate withdrawal of the proposal and its return to the negotiating table between the responsible ministry and professional bodies to ensure a mutually agreed legislative framework.
In the infrastructure, water, transport, and logistics sectors, conditions are deteriorating further. The Moroccan union for public works and the Moroccan meteorological union, both under the umbrella of the Democratic Confederation of Labor, have announced a new protest plan in response to the ongoing neglect of the professional and social demands of workers in these sectors. In a joint statement, the unions vowed to embark on a series of protests during July, demanding that all fundamental requests be addressed, which they believe are essential for resolving pending issues.
Additionally, the National Coordination of Victims of the Al-Haouz Earthquake announced its intent to hold a national protest on Wednesday, July 15, in Rabat, in response to the ongoing suffering of hundreds of victims who have been deprived of support and compensation.
As the social and economic situation continues to worsen, the kingdom finds itself increasingly mired in debt, while the Moroccan people endure relentless crises.
As reported by al24news.dz.
