Morocco Rocked by Youth-Led Protests — What is Known so Far?

Morocco Rocked by Youth-Led Protests — What is Known so Far?

▪ Demonstrations have been reportedly taking place in dozens of cities across the country since September 27;

▪ Protesters are demanding reform of the education system and health services, local media said;

▪ The online collective Gen Z 212 is believed to be behind the mobilization;

▪ Most demonstrators are young people aged 18 to 22;

▪ Administrative buildings, banks, and shops have been looted or vandalized in several cities in the Souss region, as well as in Oujda, according to the Interior Ministry spokesperson;

▪ As of Wednesday, more than 400 people had been arrested during the protests, the ministry said;

▪ Two people died on Wednesday from gunshot wounds in Lqliaa. Gendarmes used their weapons to repel an attack by groups of individuals on their premises, according to a state-owned news agency.