The news programs on both 2M and Rabat 1 (midday and tonight Sunday) were very open and thorough in covering events in country today. Both showed footage and reporting from various demonstrations across the country (Casa, Rabat, Tanger, Marrakech, Laayoune, Agadir) and spent ½ hr on discussing today’s events. They showed statements from participants and from many party leaders as well. People were very willing to give their names. While the numbers may have been lower than expected, for most situations it seems that they were peaceful demonstrations. The news also reported some vandalism occurred in Marrakech, Al Hoceima and Larache. When commenting on such they said it was normal as it occurs even in France. You can watch the reportage online at www.2m.ma/Infos (click on the news program under Infos Dimanche 20 Fev.)
Numbers protesting vary from 40 in Laayoune according to to a few thousand in Rabat, Casa, Agadir or Marrakech. There was report of tear gas used in Al Hoceima after a police station was stormed in one article and police intervention with looters in Marrrakech.
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