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Morocco’s Youth Protests Enter Fifth Night as Authorities Report Hundreds Hurt, 409 Detained

The leaderless GenZ 212 movement pressing for better public services prompted a government review of health reforms on Thursday.

Overview

  • Officials said 263 security personnel and 23 civilians were injured on the fourth night, with 409 people taken into custody and 142 police vehicles plus 20 private cars set on fire.
  • Clashes and arson were reported in multiple cities, including Oujda, Agadir, Inezgane, Ait Amira and Tiznit, where authorities cited the use of knives and Molotov cocktails and damage to banks, shops and administrative buildings.
  • The state news agency reported a man in Oujda was in stable condition after being struck by a police vehicle during Tuesday night’s unrest.
  • GenZ 212, which organizes via TikTok, Instagram and Discord, reiterated it rejects violence and says its grievances target government priorities rather than security forces.
  • Human-rights groups criticized arrests and urged dialogue, with AMDH reporting dozens set to face court in Oujda and Amnesty calling for authorities to address youths’ demands as the prime minister convenes a health-focused meeting.