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Morocco Police Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest
Youth-led protests across Morocco demand urgent reforms in healthcare and education amid high youth unemployment of 35.8%, with over 400 arrests and nearly 300 injuries reported by authorities.
- Youth-Led protests erupted in Morocco, demanding better schools and hospitals while calling for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's resignation after police killed three people during clashes.
- Authorities stated that approximately 1,000 people have been detained since the protests began, with many injured, including security personnel.
- Protesters chanted for King Mohammed VI to intervene against the government, reflecting widespread discontent over public services amid heavy spending on the 2030 World Cup.
- Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressed the government's willingness to engage in dialogue to address social and economic issues.
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Young 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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