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donderdag 25 augustus 2011

Solidarity sit-in in Rabat, Morocco for two detained union leaders


A sit-in was held in Rabat in front of the Parlement out of solidarity with the political prisoners Seddik Kabbouri and Abderrahim Chenou members of the CDT (Democratic Confederation of Labour) and the AMDH (Moroccan Association for Human Rights) .
 The protesters demanded their immediate and unconditional release, and expressed their total solidarity with the people of Bouarfa fighting peacefully for their legitimate rights.
Seddik Kabbouri and Abderrahim Chenou were arrested following protests on May 26th, 2011 in Bouarfa approximatly 300km South from the city Oujda. They are being held in the prison in Oujda.
The two millitants have been on  hunger strike since the 8th of September.

Source: lakome.com
Video of the Sit-in In Rabat, Morocco on Thursday 24th of August 2011
Video from Mamfakinch!