19 Confirmed Dead in Building Collapse in Fes, Morocco

At least 19 people, including children, have died and 16 others have been injured following the collapse of two four-storey buildings in Fes, Morocco. The buildings, which housed eight families, fell on December 9, with emergency services responding promptly to the scene. The incident highlights concerns over the safety of buildings in the area, especially after previous collapses and the identification of over 12,000 vulnerable structures. Deteriorating living conditions in Morocco have sparked protests amid ongoing issues related to poverty and public services.

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