In Casablanca, Morocco, residents of several working-class neighborhoods have expressed concern after their homes were demolished. The demolitions, which took place in areas such as Sbata and Hay Mohammadi, have left many families without shelter and uncertain about their future.
Local authorities stated that the demolitions were part of a broader urban renewal program aimed at improving living conditions and infrastructure. However, residents and advocacy groups argue that the process lacked transparency and that affected families were not adequately compensated or provided with alternative housing.
According to reports from Moroccan media, at least 200 families have been displaced. The government has promised to relocate them to temporary housing, but many residents remain skeptical, citing delays in previous similar projects.
Human rights organizations have called for a halt to the demolitions until proper consultations and compensation plans are in place. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between urban development and the rights of informal settlement dwellers in Morocco's largest city.
