US EditionMorocco Police Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest
Youth-led GenZ 212 protests demand government dismissal over healthcare failures and corruption, with over 400 arrests and dozens injured amid ongoing clashes, officials said.
- Youth-Led protests in Morocco demanded improved schools and hospitals, along with calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, following police violence that resulted in three deaths.
- The Interior Ministry reported that three individuals were killed during an alleged attempt to seize police weapons, which witnesses could not confirm.
- The Interior Ministry reported over 1,000 arrests amid unrest, highlighting the decline in public services and government spending priorities.
- Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch stated that his government is open to dialogue to address the social and economic issues causing the unrest.
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The group "GenZ 212" accuses the Government of not protecting "constitutional rights" and is not aligned with social requirements, which include improving the education and modernization of hospitals.
Youth-Led Protests Erupt In Morocco: Demand Improved Schools, Hospitals, And Prime Minister's Resignation
Morocco is experiencing its largest youth-led demonstrations in years, driven by widespread frustration over the dire state of public services like schools and hospitals, and perceived corruption.
The recently created group of young Moroccans "GenZ 212", called in the night from Thursday to Friday for the resignation of the government, after a sixth consecutive evening of demonstrations for better services...
PM Akhannouch says government ready for 'dialogue and debate' after week of protests
The Moroccan government says it’s ready to address grievances fueling the youth-led protests that have engulfed the country for days. The announcement comes a day after three people were killed by security forces as rioters tried to storm a police station.
The "GenZ 212" collective calls for reforms and an investigation into recent violence, intensifying pressure on the government Social demonstrations, unprecedented for their spontaneity, are
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