فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Agadir issued severe prison sentences totaling 260 years against 33 defendants involved in serious criminal acts that shook multiple areas in the Souss-Massa region. These rulings relate to the so-called “Generation Z” case, connected to riots and vandalism targeting public institutions and private properties in the cities of Houara, Taroudant, Biougra, Tiznit, and Ait Amira.
Details of Sentences
The sentences involved defendants from various cities in the Souss-Massa region, with penalties varying based on the severity of the offenses attributed to them. The breakdown of sentences is as follows:
- Houara: 19 defendants were sentenced, including 12 receiving 10-year prison terms each, one sentenced to 6 years, another to 5 years, and two defendants each given one year imprisonment. One of them was also ordered to pay civil damages to the National Security and the Royal Gendarmerie.
- Biougra and Tiznit: 8 defendants from Biougra and 1 from Tiznit each received 10-year prison sentences.
- Taroudant: Sentences among 4 defendants ranged from 15 years for one, 10 years for another, 6 years for the third, and one year for the fourth.
- Ait Amira: One defendant was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
Nature of Charges
The defendants were convicted of serious charges including arson of public institutions, vandalism of public and private property, incitement to riot, and assaulting public security. These events sparked widespread public outrage in the region, prompting judicial authorities to take strict measures to deter such acts and ensure regional stability.
Reactions and Context
These rulings form part of Morocco’s efforts to combat the riots associated with groups known as “Generation Z.” The measures aim to strengthen public security and protect public and private properties from destruction. The sentences highlight Morocco’s commitment to enforce the law firmly against criminal conduct.
