Strike Threatens Severe Disruptions During University Exam Period in Fes and Other Cities

Moroccan universities, particularly those in Fes, are on high alert due to the nationwide general strike set for Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This strike, called by the Moroccan Union for Higher Education and Scientific Research alongside other national unions, threatens to cause serious disruptions during the critical exam period, coinciding with an already tense time for both students and faculty.

In a statement, the union explained that the strike is a response to government policies aimed at preparing a new regulatory law on strikes, which the union views as a direct attack on labor rights and legitimate protest movements.

The union has urged university professors and researchers at all universities and regional centers to participate in the strike, viewing it as a defense of union gains and the rights of the working and social classes.

Meanwhile, student circles have expressed concerns about the potential impact of the strike on exam schedules and the educational process in general.

Students have called for a solution that would ensure the stability of exams and maintain the normal flow of academic activities.

As the strike looms, all eyes are on how the government will handle this escalating crisis amid rising tensions between unions and the government.

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