US EditionA police van injures protester as anti-government youth demonstrations turn violent in Morocco
Protests led by youth across more than 10 Moroccan cities resulted in over 400 arrests and extensive property damage amid demands for healthcare, education, and job reforms.
- Two people were killed in Lqliaa and many others injured when security forces used firearms during anti-government protests, according to local authorities.
- The protests began with demands for better education and healthcare by a youth group called GenZ 212 and escalated into violence.
- 263 members of security forces and 23 civilians were injured during clashes, as stated by the Interior Ministry.
- 409 individuals have been detained, with 193 facing trial on various charges, including arson, as reported by the prosecutor's office.
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Morocco Gen Z protests spread and turn deadly, two killed
Two people were killed and others injured in the Moroccan town of Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in anti-government protests that initially rallied for social justice reforms. The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organis…
Protests about Morocco’s spending on World Cup spiral toward destruction
RABAT, Morocco -- Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night, as protests over the state of public services once again descended into violence and destruction.
Morocco youth protests spread and turn deadly, two killed
RABAT - Two people were killed and others injured in Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in anti-government protests that initially rallied for social justice reforms. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Morocco’s youth protest for fourth night, decry World Cup spending over schools and hospitals | News Channel 3-12
By Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Anti-government demonstrations gripped Morocco for a fourth straight night as youth filled the streets of cities throughout the country and destruction and violence broke out in several places. With billions in investment flowing toward preparations for the 2030 World Cup, promises to fix Morocco’s strained social services haven’t quelled anger from internet-savvy youth who launched some of the country’s…
Protests led by young people in Morocco, demanding more justice, job opportunities and education and health reforms, escalated into violent riots on their fourth day. According to EFE, citing the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior, at least 263 officers and 23 civilians were injured of varying severity, while 409 people were arrested in at least 17 provinces of the Maghreb country. Read more]]>
More than 400 people were arrested and 280 injured in the latest revolutions in Morocco, announced Wednesday the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom, after the protests launched by young people intensified with a...
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