Moroccan artist Ahmed Jawad who set himself ablaze, on Monday in front of the Ministry of Culture in Rabat, have died on Sunday, several sources had reported.
The actor was admitted to the hospital for medical attention but succumbed to his burns.
According to a previous statement by the said Ministry, the man was actually a contractual employee in the Mohammed V Theatre, but retired in Oct. 2021.
The Ministry purchased two theatrical shows from the retired employee in 2022 and agreed to buy another one in 2023.
The former employee had already gone through a hunger strike to protest against what he called marginalization and precariousness.