US EditionMorocco Police Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest
Over 400 arrests followed violent youth protests over public services, with 263 security personnel and 23 civilians injured, as activists criticize government spending priorities.
- Morocco reported its first deaths from youth-led protests over poor public services and spending on the 2030 World Cup preparations, with two people killed by officers during clashes in Lqliaa.
- The Moroccan Interior Ministry stated at least 263 security members and 23 civilians were hurt during the protests, with over 1,000 arrests since Saturday.
- The situation escalated following attempts by protesters to storm a police station, with reports of improvised weapons being used, leading to heightened violence.
- Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressed openness to dialogue to address protester concerns, stating that a dialogue-based approach is the only path forward.
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Gen Z leads protests in Morocco over education, healthcare
Masked youths clashed with security forces and vandalized property in several Moroccan cities on Wednesday night, as anti-government protests calling for social justice reforms entered their fifth consecutive day. The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organized online by a loosely formed, anonymous youth group calling itself GenZ 212. The group has mobilized supporters through TikTok, Inst…
Morocco's prime minister calls for dialogue as nightly protests grow more violent
RABAT - Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said on Thursday he was open to dialogue to end youth protests as security forces prepared for a sixth night of demonstrations that have escalated into riots across the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Several people have been killed in the ongoing youth protests in Morocco.
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