Thousands protest in Morocco against corruption

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AP Rabat
Last Updated : Jun 11 2017 | 9:13 PM IST
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Moroccan capital to protest against corruption and abuse of power.
The demonstration in Rabat today was one of the largest of its kind for several years.
The march was also to support recent demonstrations in Morocco's impoverished northern Rif region. It has been shaken by protests since the death in October of a fish vendor who was crushed by a garbage compactor while trying to save fish that officials had confiscated.
Protester Fatna Afid said: "We are here for dignity, equality, social justice.

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First Published: Jun 11 2017 | 9:13 PM IST