US EditionGen Z Protests Against Corruption and Inequality Are Shaking Morocco. Here's What to Know
- Saturday, Gen Z 212 — a leaderless collective named after Morocco's dialing code with about 180,000 core members — leads demonstrations across more than a dozen cities.
- Behind the unrest, health and job shortfalls show Morocco has only 7.7 medical professionals per 10,000 and 36% unemployment for Moroccans ages 15-24, with over half of young Moroccans under 35 considering emigration.
- Organizers coordinate on Discord and protesters coined the slogan `Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?`, targeting Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Health Minister Amine Tahraoui while Gen Z 212 sent a letter to King Mohammed VI.
- Authorities responded with mass arrests on the weekend of Sept. 27 and 28, while police near Agadir killed three and a van injured one in Oujda.
- Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's government proposed fortifying hospitals while King Mohammed VI defended Morocco's vision this month amid plans to spend more than $5 billion on World Cup infrastructure and Al Mada's projected profits.
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Morocco vows social reforms after youth-led protests shake government
Morocco’s government promised major improvements to healthcare, education and youth participation in politics on Sunday, in a direct response to a wave of Gen Z–driven protests sparked by public anger over inequality and corruption. The pledges mark the first concrete reforms since the demonstrations erupted last month.
After the severe repression of protesters and a week's break, the call for the resumption of demonstrations on Saturday 18 October was not followed very much in the kingdom. Several young people were sentenced to heavy prison sentences.
Moroccan Youth Back Demonstrate Again After A Break Of More Than A Week - teleSUR English
The Moroccan youth movement ‘GENZ212’ resumed its street protests this Saturday, demanding improvements in education and health, after a pause of more than a week following the speech of King Mohamed VI. RELATED: Morocco Youth Protests Enter Fifth Day Amid Deadly Clashes The protests were called by young people of the so-called Generation Z in twelve cities. In Rabat, the protest took place peacefully and a small group of dozens of demonstrators…
Gen Z Protests against Corruption and Inequality are Shaking Morocco. Here's What to Know
Demonstrations in more than a dozen cities have jolted Morocco for weeks, with the young people behind them showing they can translate digital discontent into a real-world movement that authorities can’t ignore. The North African nation is the latest to be rocked by “Gen Z” protests against corruption, lack of opportunity and business as usual. New protests are expected Saturday, said The Associated Press.
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Gen Z protests against corruption and inequality are shaking Morocco. Here's what to know
Protests have erupted in Morocco, driven by young people demanding change. In recent weeks, demonstrations have taken place in over a dozen cities, highlighting issues like corruption and lack of opportunity.
Morocco will soon host the Africa Cup and the World Cup. Generation Z can't do anything with such prestige projects. It calls for better hospitals and schools.
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