Reports of Mass Suicide Attempts by Minors in Sefrou End in Emergency Room Admissions; Investigations Underway

Sefrou – Fes News

Local sources are circulating unconfirmed reports that on April 16, 2026, the emergency room at the regional hospital in the city of Sefrou received a number of minors in alarming conditions, amid reports suggesting they may have attempted suicide, pending official clarification from the relevant authorities. City News and Local News

According to the same sources, some of the cases were transferred to medical facilities in the city of Fez to receive necessary treatment, given their health condition, without any precise official details regarding the nature of the incident or its causes.

Circulating information points to preliminary hypotheses linked to the ingestion of unspecified substances; however, this information remains unconfirmed at this time, pending the results of medical examinations and ongoing investigations.

In this context, the Royal Gendarmerie has launched an investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office, with the aim of determining the circumstances of the incident and assigning responsibility based on the results of the investigation.

This information remains within the scope of local reports, pending the release of an official statement clarifying the facts and details of the incident.

Source: Fes News Media

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