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Morocco’s Gen Z Protests Enter Sixth Night as Authorities Report Three Killed and Hundreds Detained

Prosecutors move to charge nearly 200 people and the prime minister voices regret and openness to dialogue as leaderless GENZ212 urges strictly peaceful rallies.

El edificio de un banco se incendia en medio de las protestas lideradas por jóvenes marroquíes que exigen mejoras en el sistema de salud y educacón.
Dos muertos en Marruecos en un intento de asalto a un puesto de la Gendarmería Real, en el marco de los disturbios del quinto día de protestas juveniles
Jóvenes marroquíes se manifiestan por reformas en los sectores de la salud y la educación en Rabat, Marruecos, este 2 de octubre.
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Overview

  • Officials say gendarmes in Laqliaa opened fire in what they called self-defense during an alleged attempt to seize weapons, leaving three people dead on Wednesday night.
  • The Interior Ministry reports 409 people in custody and hundreds injured, while the Moroccan Association for Human Rights says more than 1,000 arrests have occurred nationwide.
  • The Public Prosecutor has opened investigations and plans to prosecute 193 people over alleged arson, looting and assaults linked to the unrest.
  • Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressed regret for the deaths, praised security forces for maintaining order and signaled readiness for dialogue with protesters.
  • Demonstrations continued for a sixth straight night in at least a dozen cities, as GENZ212—organized via Discord, TikTok and Instagram—called for peaceful rallies demanding better healthcare, education and action against corruption.