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.