Lawyers across Morocco have extended a nationwide strike that began nearly three months ago in protest against legislative reforms they say undermine their professional independence. The changes, passed by parliament in May and adopted in August despite ongoing protests, affect lawyer training, financial management, and the governance of law firms, and were championed by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The Moroccan Bar Association (the national body representing the country's legal profession) says the strike has already caused significant disruption to courts, delaying cases and preventing citizens from filing legal complaints, and has vowed to continue the boycott until a satisfactory resolution is reached.