Al-Hajib: Security Alert Following Protest by Two Young Men on a Telecommunications Pole Over Delays in the Operation of Commercial Kiosks

April 20, 2026 Al-Hajib

Al-Hajib – Fes News City Guides and Local Guides

The city of Al-Hajib witnessed a state of alert among local authorities today after two individuals climbed a telecommunications pole (antenna), threatening to escalate their protest over a social issue related to the use of commercial spaces.

According to the same sources, the individuals in question are demanding the activation of legal permits to operate commercial kiosks near the El Hajeb courthouse, noting that they possess permits dating back to 2021; however, the project has remained stalled, according to their account, due to administrative reasons.

The same sources added that the incident required on-site intervention by various authorities, as local officials—represented by the district chief and the commander—arrived at the scene, along with members of the Royal Gendarmerie and auxiliary forces, as well as civil protection teams who secured the area and took the necessary precautionary measures.

Available information indicates that channels of communication remain open with those involved, in an effort to persuade them to end this form of protest, amid the presence of a number of citizens who gathered at the scene to follow developments.

This information is based on what has been gathered from local sources, pending the release of official clarifications from the competent authorities regarding the circumstances of this incident and its full details.

“Fas News” emphasizes that the information contained in this report is preliminary and has not been officially confirmed, pending a statement or clarification from the relevant authorities. The newspaper is committed to updating the report as soon as accurate and reliable information becomes available, in accordance with journalistic ethics.

Source: Fes News Media

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