The Agadir Court of Appeal handed down heavy sentences totaling 260 years in prison to 33 defendants on Tuesday evening, after they were convicted of charges related to violence and vandalism that accompanied the “Generation Z” protests which deviated from their peaceful nature in areas such as Houara and Taroudant.
The sentences involved defendants from the cities of Houara, Biougra, Tiznit, Taroudant, and Ait Amira, ranging from one year to 15 years in prison, depending on each individual’s level of involvement in the alleged actions.
In detail, 19 defendants from Houara were convicted, 12 of whom received 10-year prison sentences each, while others received sentences ranging from one to six years, with some ordered to pay financial compensation to the National Security and Royal Gendarmerie. The court also sentenced eight defendants from Biougra to 10 years in prison, one defendant from Tiznit, while four defendants from Taroudant received sentences between 15, 10, and 6 years, along with one year for a defendant from Ait Amira.
These rulings underscore the Moroccan judiciary’s firm stance against any actions that threaten public safety and order, affirming that the legal system is committed to applying the law rigorously to protect citizens and property.
