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Morocco's Youth Protests Escalate on Fourth Night With Hundreds Injured and Hundreds Detained

The government signals dialogue after nights of unrest driven by the anonymous GenZ 212 network.

Law enforcement officers detain a protester as the country experiences the fourth consecutive day of youth-led demonstrations demanding better education and healthcare, in Rabat, Morocco, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed El Jechtimi
Youth take part in a protest demanding healthcare and education reforms, in Rabat, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (AP Photo)
Security forces stand guard as they anticipate a youth led protest calling for education and health reforms, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
Youth take part in anti-corruption protests calling for education and healthcare reforms, in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Overview

  • Authorities reported 263 security personnel and 23 civilians injured and said 409 people were taken into police custody after Tuesday night’s clashes.
  • Officials described protesters throwing stones and Molotov cocktails and, in some cases, carrying knives, with 142 security vehicles and 20 private cars set on fire.
  • Administrative buildings, banks and shops were looted or vandalized in Ait Amira, Inezgane, Agadir, Tiznit and Oujda, according to the Interior Ministry.
  • State media said a man struck by a police vehicle in Oujda was in stable condition and receiving medical care.
  • GenZ 212 said it rejects violence and plans peaceful protests, while the Interior Ministry pledged restrained policing and the governing coalition voiced openness to institutional dialogue; rights advocates reported arrests under investigation and criticized detentions as unconstitutional.