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Morocco's Youth-Led Protests Enter Ninth Night as Officials Signal Dialogue

Digital organizers turn public-service anger into sustained nightly marches.

Overview

  • Thousands in Casablanca, Tetouan and other cities rallied Sunday, with some calling for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to resign and for action against corruption.
  • Demonstrations have been largely peaceful in major urban areas after midweek unrest in smaller towns where three people were fatally shot near Agadir, authorities say.
  • The Interior Ministry reports at least 589 police and 50 civilians injured and nearly 500 arrests across the unrest.
  • GenZ 212’s online mobilization has surged, with its Discord community expanding to roughly 180,000 members as protesters press for better healthcare and education.
  • Officials have shifted from bans to engagement, with the employment minister recognizing the “sincerity” of demands and the prime minister calling for dialogue as tournament spending draws scrutiny.