فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Former Moroccan parliamentarian Wafaa Al-Baqali stated that the recent shift of some protests in Morocco toward riots and vandalism resulted from the infiltration of some delinquent individuals and minors. She noted that the scale of the events corresponded to the large number of participants.
In her interview with Sputnik, Al-Baqali praised the efforts of security agencies, highlighting their swift response in containing the destruction. She affirmed that the police and gendarmerie successfully protected peaceful sit-ins and protests. She added that scenes of youth handing bouquets of flowers to security and authority officials symbolize a return to the constitutional path, which guarantees the right to freedom of expression as long as it does not affect public security, cause damage, or threaten lives—an expression of living democracy.
Regarding potential external incitement or support, she emphasized that the protests originated as internal reactions driven by spontaneous movements demanding governmental accountability due to deteriorating living and rights conditions. However, she warned of external parties attempting to exploit the situation by diverting the peaceful social protests toward violent and destructive paths by inciting riots through anonymous social media platforms.
Al-Baqali pointed out that certain infiltrators went so far as to set fire to and attempt to storm a gendarmerie station, prompting security forces to fire in self-defense and protect live ammunition stored at the military post.
On the political responsiveness to demands, she noted two levels: a governmental response expressed by three ministers and a press conference, and a political response varied between opposition and majority parties.
Regarding King Mohammed VI’s potential intervention to resolve the crisis, Al-Baqali indicated that the parliamentary autumn session opening on the second Friday of October is expected to feature a royal speech. She sees trust-building and readiness by the government and institutions, especially the legislature, to address youth demands related to core development areas such as education, health, employment, and social justice as the best approach to managing the protests.
Constitutional law professor Abdelali Hamidine from Mohammed V University explained there are three constitutional and political options to address the current political situation, balancing respect for the constitution and adapting to developments. These include the resignation of the prime minister, dissolution of parliament or either chamber by royal decree, or the king dismissing some ministers and directing the government to take strong practical measures to send a positive message to protesters.
Child rights advocacy groups highlighted that the proportion of minors involved in violent acts during the protests was shockingly high—over 70%—requiring concerted efforts from the state and families.
The Interior Ministry spokesman revealed that some protests had escalated dramatically, transforming into gatherings disrupting public order and security, including serious violence and riots, with unexpectedly large numbers of minors participating. These acts involved the use of white weapons, stone-throwing, gas canisters explosions, and tire burnings.
