5 dead in violence in northern Morocco

Five burned bodies were found in a bank set ablaze in the north Moroccan town of Al-Hoceima in unrest that followed weekend demonstrations for change, interior minister Taib Cherkaoui said today.

The minister also announced that 128 people, including 115 members of the security forces, were wounded in unrest that erupted in several towns following demonstrations on Sunday to demand political reform.

Cherkaoui said 120 people had been arrested, including minors.