Morocco’s Ministry of Interior revealed on Wednesday the toll of violent incidents that erupted across several cities on the night of September 30, 2025, following unauthorized protests largely mobilized through social media.
Speaking at a press briefing in Rabat, Interior Ministry spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi said that law enforcement forces conducted multiple interventions across the Kingdom to safeguard public order and protect citizens’ safety, while ensuring respect for individual and collective rights.
El Khalfi stressed that while authorities managed many gatherings peacefully, some protests witnessed a dangerous escalation. Groups of demonstrators resorted to violence, using bladed weapons, Molotov cocktails, and stone throwing, which threatened public safety and order.
According to the Ministry, the incidents resulted in 263 law enforcement officers sustaining injuries of varying degrees, along with 23 other individuals, including one case in Oujda requiring medical follow-up. In addition, 142 law enforcement vehicles and 20 private cars were seriously damaged, with several fires reported.
The spokesperson further noted that protesters stormed administrations, institutions, banks, and commercial premises in several cities, including Aït Amira in Chtouka Aït Baha Province, Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Agadir-Ida Outanane, Tiznit, and Oujda. Many of these sites were looted and vandalized.
In Oujda, the situation took a particularly alarming turn when a group of protesters blocked a Civil Protection ambulance, preventing it from reaching the injured.
Detailed figures released by the Ministry showed the scale of the violence across regions. In Inezgane-Aït Melloul, 69 law enforcement officers were injured, while three service vehicles, four private cars, three bank branches, one insurance agency, one pharmacy, and several shops were damaged. Oujda recorded 51 injuries among officers and extensive damage to 40 cars and two shops.
Other areas also witnessed significant damage: 44 officers were injured in Skhirat-Temara, alongside the destruction of 47 service vehicles and 13 private cars. Beni Mellal registered 28 injuries and damage to seven vehicles, while Errachidia reported 13 injuries and eight vehicles damaged. In Berkane, 10 officers were injured and 12 vehicles vandalized.
Tiznit saw eight officers injured and one private car damaged, while Kenitra also reported eight injuries. In Chtouka Aït Baha, five officers were injured and 13 vehicles damaged. Smaller incidents were recorded in Rabat (5 injured), Guelmim (5 injured, one vehicle damaged), Nador (4 injured, 10 vehicles damaged), Khenifra (4 injured), Meknes (4 injured, one vehicle damaged), Ouarzazate (2 injured), Casablanca (2 injured, one vehicle damaged), and Taroudant (1 injured, one vehicle damaged).
El Khalfi underlined that individuals who persisted in violating security measures were dealt with according to the law. While some underwent identity checks under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office and were released after legal procedures, 409 people were placed in police custody.
He emphasized that the demonstrations were unauthorized and fueled by anonymous calls circulating on social media. Security forces intervened to disperse gatherings in full compliance with legal provisions and professional standards.
The Ministry of Interior affirmed its commitment to balancing the protection of public order with safeguarding freedoms, including the right to peaceful protest within the law. El Khalfi insisted that the authorities will continue to act with restraint and composure, avoiding provocation while strictly adhering to legal and professional obligations.
Finally, he made clear that the state will apply existing legal provisions with firmness and rigor against all individuals found guilty of committing acts punishable by law, under judicial oversight and with full accountability for the consequences.
