The combined prison sentences amount to 162 years, reflecting the gravity of the offenses committed. The defendants were charged with arson, destruction of public and private property, and violence against law enforcement officers.
According to the court’s decision, three defendants were sentenced to 15 years in prison, one to 12 years, nine to 10 years each, two to three years, and one to four years.
The events date back to a protest initially launched by a group of young people in Aït Amira. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly escalated into direct clashes with security forces, involving stone-throwing, vehicle fires, and property destruction.
The violence caused significant material damage: several Royal Gendarmerie vehicles were burned or damaged, private properties were vandalized, and several law enforcement officers sustained injuries during the confrontations.
In response to the scale of the unrest, local and judicial authorities promptly launched an in-depth investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office. The inquiry led to the identification and arrest of the main instigators and participants in the violence.
This firm and deterrent ruling underscores the determination of Moroccan justice to safeguard public order and uphold the authority of the State, while reaffirming that freedom of expression can never serve as justification for acts of destruction or violence.
Editorial team/le7tv