1953 Oujda revolt


The 1953 Oujda revolt was an anti-colonial revolt against the French protectorate, in the context of the Revolution of the King and the People, that took place in Oujda August 16, 1953. It was followed by a second insurrection in Tafoughalt the next day.
It came ten days after an "electoral tour" procession by Thami El Glaoui, who was campaigning to overthrow Sultan Muhammad V.

Aftermath

The dead included European members of the "Service d'ordre légionnaire", Moroccans known to support Thami El Glaoui, and protesters. 96 Moroccans were prosecuted for their involvement.