# Internal disputes in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/internal-disputes-in-the-socialist-union-of-popular-forces > Updated: 2026-08-31T16:50:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4. Internal disputes have intensified within the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) regarding the transparency and fairness of the candidate selection process for legislative and regional elections. In late August 2026, Raja El Bekkali Tahiri resigned from all party positions, including the political bureau and the women’s organization. Tahiri alleged that the selection process lacked clear criteria and transparency, claiming it favored individuals without significant political presence and was influenced by money. She specifically noted the exclusion of female activists from fair competition for endorsements and the removal of previously agreed-upon requirements regarding party tenure and organizational responsibilities. Her resignation followed the party's decision not to endorse her as a regional candidate for the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Following this, Political Bureau member Manal Et-taqal formally questioned party leader Idriss Lachgar regarding the standards used for selecting female candidates for regional lists, arguing that financial contributions might be superseding merit. Adding to these tensions, Meriam Jamal El Idrissi, a lawyer and member of the party’s National Council, resigned after alleging that leadership used financial contributions as a criterion for selecting female candidates in the Casablanca-Settat region. El Idrissi claimed candidates were asked to record intended contributions, ranging between 1.4 and 1.6 million dirhams, on separate papers. On August 31, 2026, former Political Bureau member and parliamentarian Salwa Demnati also resigned from all USFP structures. Demnati cited disagreements with the party’s organizational, political, and training methodologies, stating that recent management practices no longer aligned with her personal convictions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Salwa Demnati resigns from Socialist Union of Popular Forces Salwa Demnati, a former political bureau member, has resigned from Morocco's Socialist Union of Popular Forces, citing disagreements with the party's organizational and political practices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salwa-demnati-resigns-from-socialist-union-of-popular-forces ### 2026-08-23: Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader questions candidate selection criteria A Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader has challenged party head Idriss Lachgar, questioning if financial contributions are being prioritized over merit in the selection of female political candidates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/socialist-union-of-popular-forces-leader-questions-candidate-selection-criteria ### 2026-08-22: Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires expels member over nomination disputes Lawyer and USFP member Meriam Jamal El Idrissi has resigned and been expelled following allegations that the Moroccan party used large financial contributions to select female legislative candidates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/union-socialiste-des-forces-populaires-expels-member-over-nomination-disputes ### 2026-08-20: Socialist Union of Popular Forces leader resigns over endorsement disputes Raja El Bekkali Tahiri resigned from the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, protesting the exclusion of women and a lack of transparency in the selection of candidates for upcoming legislative elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/socialist-union-of-popular-forces-leader-resigns-over-endorsement-disputes --- Cite as: Internal disputes in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/internal-disputes-in-the-socialist-union-of-popular-forces