Family of young M’barka protests before Guelmim municipality over lack of safety standards

A painful tragedy rocks the city of Guelmim

The city of Guelmim held the funeral on Friday for four-year-old M’barka El Attrach, who passed away due to severe injuries sustained after falling into an unsecured hole near a fountain adjacent to the city’s regional hospital.

Details of the accident and the child’s coma

According to information provided by the victim’s family, the child suffered the tragic accident a few days ago, resulting in severe injuries to her body and head. She remained in a deep coma for a full week at the hospital before succumbing to her critical wounds.

Outrage and anger among residents

This painful incident has sparked a sense of deep sadness and widespread outrage among the victim’s family and the local population, who have condemned the existence of open pits near sensitive public facilities, endangering the lives of citizens and children.

Family protests before the Guelmim municipality

Following the funeral, members of the girl’s family held a protest in front of the headquarters of the Guelmim municipality to denounce what they described as «clear negligence» in securing the site where the fatal accident occurred.

Urgent demands for an investigation and accountability

The victim’s family has demanded that the relevant authorities open a transparent judicial and administrative investigation to uncover the full circumstances of the incident and determine the legal responsibilities involved. They emphasized that their primary goal is to uncover the full truth and prevent such human tragedies from recurring in the future.