Overview

• Demonstrations spread to at least 11 cities, including Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh and Agadir, with security forces blocking gatherings and arresting protesters in plainclothes and riot gear.
• Public anger escalated after reports that eight women died giving birth at an Agadir public hospital, prompting the health minister to dismiss the hospital director and regional officials.
• Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch defended health-sector reforms and rejected claims that World Cup projects are prioritized, while protesters criticized stadium spending for AFCON and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
• The Moroccan Association for Human Rights reported more than 120 arrests over the weekend and condemned the crackdown, as heavy security thwarted further rallies on Monday and activist Najat Anouar was briefly detained.
• The leaderless GenZ 212 movement, mobilizing via TikTok, Discord and other platforms with support from Morocco Youth Voices, has signaled plans for additional protests.