The Riffian activist, Imad El Attabi, was taken to the military hospital in Rabat on Friday morning in a critical condition. Speaking to Alyaoum 24, a source from the hospital has announced today that «he has a very low heart rate» and that «he is breathing with the help of a breathing apparatus». «He is in the resuscitation room and is in a coma. His condition is critical», concludes the source. The 25-year-old Imad El Attabi, was transported on Thursday night in a helicopter that belongs to the Ministry of Health to the Military hospital in Al Hoceima. He was hit in the head during the march and the clashes that broke off yesterday in Al Hoceima. El Attabi's family confirmed speaking to Alyaoum 24 that he is severely injured. Reported by MAP news agency, local authorities has indicated this morning that «an individual in a critical condition was transported to Mohammed V hospital in Al Hoceima», adding that «he suffered from a head injury». «an investigation was initiated by the authorities to determine the identity of this person and reveal the circumstances surrounding the incident, concluded the same source. 83 people, including police officers and protesters were injured yesterday in clashes at Al Hoceima during a march that was banned by the local authorities beforehand, Al Hoceima's prefecture said in a statement sent to Yabiladi. It also states that hundreds of people «attempted to organize a march despite its ban».
