Morocco: the CDT union marches against the high cost of living and rebukes the government
The CDT organized, on Sunday February 19, 2023, a demonstration against the high cost of living in Morocco.
They notably met in Rabat.
AFP - FADEL SENNA
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The Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT) organized a national civil service strike and a peaceful march across the kingdom of Morocco on Sunday 19 February.
The union protests against the aggravation of the social crisis and the high cost of living.
In recent months, food prices have skyrocketed.
In Rabat, the march was prevented by the deployment of a large police force.
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With our correspondent in Rabat,
Nadia Ben Mahfoudh
Surrounded by police forces, CDT members and their supporters were blocked in front of the union's headquarters in downtown Rabat.
Gathered on Sunday, February 19, to denounce
inflation of more than 6% in 2022
, they give as an example the soaring price of red meat, which went from 70 dirhams per kilo (around 7 euros) to 110 dirhams (around 11 euros) within four months.
For Samir, everything has become excessively expensive: “
There is not just price inflation in red meat, in poultry or even in vegetables.
The government is ruled by bosses.
They are the ones who make the legislation.
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Othmane Baqa, secretary general of the CDT in Rabat, also points to the government's responsibility: “
These policies have turned a blind eye to the big farmers, the big traders, have exported the majority of vegetables and fruits.
And the Moroccan citizen, who produced this wealth, sees exacerbated prices when he goes to the market.
Public policies endanger the food security of the Moroccan nation.
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As Ramadan approaches, the government is trying to limit the decline in purchasing power by increasing subsidies for wheat, sugar and gas.
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