Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured after violent clashes broke out late Saturday among groups of irregular migrants in Ain Harrouda, a district of Mohammedia near Casablanca, authorities said.
The confrontation, involving dozens of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, many from Sudan, escalated into street fights with knives and sticks in the Jinane Zenata neighborhood, spreading panic among local residents.
Security forces, including the Royal Gendarmerie, auxiliary forces, civil protection units, and local authorities, were deployed overnight to restore order and prevent further violence. As of Monday morning, police presence remained heavy in the area to stop migrants from regrouping.
Mohammedia’s governor, Adel Malki, ordered strict measures to dismantle makeshift shelters built by migrants in Ain Harrouda and to prevent their return, in a bid to curb unrest.
Residents say they continue to live in fear of renewed clashes, recalling the chaos that erupted Saturday night. Authorities confirmed that the victims were transported to Moulay Abdellah provincial hospital in Mohammedia, while prosecutors have opened an investigation.
The unrest comes as Casablanca authorities intensify operations against irregular migrants who have been occupying public spaces, including parks and green areas, in recent weeks.
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