Two fish statues are being demolished by authorities after a photo of them went viral and sparked outrage on social media.
The statues in Morocco has become the subject of speculation and outrage since it was shared on Facebook.
The statues are located at a Mehdia roundabout near Kenitra, a city where residents have requested reforms.
While the identity of the sculptor is still not known, locals claim it was the idea of municipal council president Abderrahim Bouras, who was elected last year.
People are amused, angry, and confused by the statues, with many saying the two pink fish look like giant erect penises.
One commented: “Pornographic fish. People in Kenitra requested for reforms, authorities (brought them this).”
Another wrote: “People in Kenitra and Mehdia told local authorities they want reforms in the city. And authorities bring them these statues.”
The City of Kenitra wrote on Facebook: “In response to the numerous complaints from residents asking for the demolition of the sculpture representing two fish and situated on one of many roundabouts within the town of Mehdia.
“We inform the general public opinion of Kenitra, that the town of Kenitra has no relation with this topic, and that the sculpture in query will not be situated on its territory.”
Because of the disassociated from Kenitra and the backlash online, authorities in Mehdia decided to just demolish the fish.
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