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University staff plan nationwide strike on August 23
The article discusses the protests by university staff and workers in Moroccan universities against the imposition of fees for studying under the flexible timing system. The National Coordination has decided to organize a nationwide demonstration on August 23, 2026, to oppose fees reaching up to 5,000 dirhams for a bachelor's degree, 15,000 dirhams for a master's, and 20,000 dirhams for a PhD. The coordination emphasizes that public education is a constitutional and legal right, and considers the imposition of these fees as an obstacle preventing many from continuing their studies, especially given the disparities in social circumstances. They also demand the abolition of Article 81 of Law No. 59.24, the making of the flexible timing option optional and free of charge, funding universities from the general budget, and reopening registration for those affected. The article stresses the importance of linking this issue to the principle of equal opportunity and warns of a decline in postgraduate enrollment. It calls for an expanded national dialogue aimed at revisiting the philosophy of the educational system and addressing financial challenges, emphasizing that the confrontation is not just about the amounts but about employees' right to education and providing opportunities for all.
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