US EditionMorocco Police Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest
Youth-led GenZ 212 protests demand reforms in healthcare and education amid allegations of corruption and social inequality; over 400 arrests and more than 260 police injured reported, officials said.
- Youth-Led protests in Morocco have been ongoing for six nights, demanding better services and the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch amid violence that resulted in three deaths.
- The protests, organized by Gen Z 212, have spread across various cities and highlighted widespread discontent over public services and government spending on the 2030 World Cup.
- According to the Moroccan Interior Ministry, the three were killed during an incident involving attempts to seize police weapons, but this claim lacks corroborating witness support.
- Moroccan authorities reported that more than 1,000 people have been arrested since the protests began, with reports of many arrests being violent.
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republicain-lorrain.frYoung people from the GenZ 212 collective demonstrated on Saturday in several Moroccan cities for the eighth consecutive day to demand better public health and education services.
Amnesty International urges Morocco to halt excessive force after deadly crackdown on youth protests
Amnesty International on Friday urged Moroccan authorities to immediately halt the use of excessive force against protesters and launch an independent investigation into the recent violent crackdown that has left at least three people dead, dozens injured, and more than 400 arrested across the country since late September. The rights organization said it had verified credible reports and video evidence showing Moroccan security forces deliberate…
For the eighth consecutive day, youth-led demonstrations in Morocco have continued, AFP reports. The protesters are demanding better education and healthcare. In the capital Rabat, protesters also gathered in front of the parliament building on Saturday, demanding an end to corruption in the country and the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. Since then, p...
Morocco Gen Z protests turn deadly after police clashes
It was supposed to be a peaceful protest organised by the Gen Z 212 movement via Discord. But it was quickly shut down by the police and within a week at least three people have been killed, more than 300 injured and over 400 arrested, according to Morocco’s Interior Minister. The protesters, mostly young Moroccans, say they are angry because the government is investing around $5 billion into sporting events like the 2030 World Cup while public …
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