The Moroccan Social Front has announced plans to organize a series of protests in response to the rising prices of basic consumer goods. The protests are scheduled to take place on February 20th, marking the twelfth anniversary of the February 20th Movement.
The theme of the protests is “All against high prices…and for demands and freedoms.” The Social Front is calling on citizens to join the demonstrations in cities across Morocco.
The Front has expressed its disappointment with the “outrageous prices” that have impacted all goods, particularly basic food items and fuel. The Social Front has criticized the accumulation of wealth by rentier capital and predatory monopolies while everyday citizens suffer from the high prices.é
In addition to the planned protests, the Moroccan Social Front also denounced the official response to the high prices. The organization criticized the disregard of basic and urgent social demands, such as reversing the price increases of basic goods and improving income. The Social Front called for an increase in wages, a reduction of taxes, and a better standard of living for employees.
The Social Front has expressed its support for all forms of protests, including labor and popular struggles, holding the state responsible for the current conditions. The organization is advocating for the continuation of the struggle to reverse the price increases, nationalize the La Samir company, and establish food sovereignty.
Younes Ferachine, the national coordinator of the Moroccan Social Front, stated that the planned protests reflect the ongoing frustration and anger of citizens regarding the increases in basic consumer goods. He noted that these price increases have severely impacted the purchasing power of Moroccans.
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