Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Morocco Demands Full Investigation into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

Morocco Demands Full Investigation into Death of Citizen During Police Arrest in Italy

The Moroccan government has called for a comprehensive investigation into the death of Moroccan national Abderrahim Fakir, who died following his arrest by police in Bologna, Italy.

In a statement, Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the incident and urged Italian authorities to provide a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding Fakir's death and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable.

According to Italian authorities, police responded to reports of a man behaving aggressively and damaging a vehicle in Bologna's Pilastro district on Sunday. Fakir later died after the police intervention.

The incident sparked anti-police demonstrations in Bologna, with clashes leaving dozens of police officers injured.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also called for a thorough investigation into the death while condemning the violence that followed during the protests.

Morocco says it is closely monitoring the case and expects a transparent investigation to establish the facts and deliver justice.

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