Morocco protests: Death of fish-seller triggers rare demonstrations
Thousands of Moroccans protest after a fish-seller was crushed to death in a refuse lorry trying to retrieve fish seized by police.
A New Generation of Protests in Morocco? How Hirak al-Rif Endures
In October 2016, in the oft-neglected mountainous region of northwestern Morocco, a new popular protest movement, Hirak al-Rif, emerged.
Did a social movement ignited by a fishmonger's death empower Moroccans?
Mouhcine Fikri was crushed by a garbage truck a year ago as he tried to retrieve his fish confiscated by the police.
Morocco’s Rif activists ‘fighting for our nation’
Al-Hoceima has become the centre of the protest movement, which calls for job opportunities and an end to corruption.
Thousands Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Memory of Mouhcine Fikri
Rabat - Thousands of demonstrators have filled the streets of Al Hoceima silently, with candles in their hands to protest the perceived...
Morocco arrests 11 over fish seller's death
Authorities in the North African country have charged 11 people, including five officials, in connection with Mouhcine Fikri's death.
Moroccan police among 11 investigated over man crushed in rubbish truck | Morocco
Prosecutors act to quell unrest after thousands take to the streets to protest against death of Mouhcine Fikri.
Thousands of Moroccans rally against corruption
Protesters packed al-Hoceima's main square months after a fishmonger was crushed inside garbage truck there.
Fish seller's garbage-truck death ignites Arab Spring-style protests
Morocco Fish Seller Mouhcine Fikri's Death Ignites Protests. Footage purported to show Mouhcine Fikri jumping into a garbage truck to retrieve...
Morocco Protesters Take to Streets Again Over Fishmonger's Death
Fikri's death parallels how Tunisia's uprising began in 2011, triggering revolts across the region.
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Fish seller whose death in October 2016 (crushed in a garbage truck while attempting to recover confiscated merchandise) sparked the protests that grew into the Hirak Rif movement. Deceased; not a contemporary social-media presence.