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Morocco Charges Over 2,400 From GenZ 212 Protests, Cites 411 Convictions

Rights groups question the fairness of the prosecutions.

Security forces disperse a gathering as youth led protests calling for healthcare and education reforms turned violent, in Sale, Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
Security forces disperse a gathering as youth led protests calling for healthcare and education reforms turned violent, in Sale, Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
A boy is detained while taking part in a youth led protest calling for education and health reforms, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
A man is detained while taking part in a youth led protest calling for education and health reforms, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Overview

  • Prosecutors said 2,480 people have been charged over the youth-led demonstrations, with 1,473 remaining in custody awaiting trial.
  • Courts have convicted 411 defendants, including 76 minors, with more than 60 receiving prison sentences of up to 15 years.
  • Allegations include group rebellion, violence against law enforcement, incitement to commit crimes, and offenses tied to vandalism, looting, or arson.
  • The Moroccan Association for Human Rights and other observers have challenged police conduct and trial conditions, while the prosecutor maintains procedures complied with the law.
  • Turnout at street protests has declined following a royal reform speech and a draft $15 billion plan for health and education, even as legal cases advance.