Death of famous Tunisian street vendor is remembered as protests hint at a Moroccan Arab Spring

11 arrested for death of fish seller that sparked nationwide outrage over economic neglect and perceived government indifference By Hervé BAR Protesters wave the Amazigh (Berber) flag as they shout slogans in the northern city of Al Hoceima on October 30, 2016, following the death of fishmonger Mouhcine Fikri, who was crushed to death on October…

Marrakesh – Moroccans protesting over the gruesome death of a fish seller have vowed to continue demonstrating until the full truth surrounding his death is known. Mouhcine Fikri, 31, was crushed to death in a rubbish truck on Friday, as he reportedly tried to protest against a municipal worker seizing and destroying his wares. “We want…