US EditionMorocco Police Kill 3 Protesters Amid Growing Unrest
Protests led by mostly minor demonstrators demand reforms after eight pregnant women died in an overcrowded hospital; over 400 arrests and dozens of injuries reported by officials.
- The Moroccan Association for Human Rights stated that over a thousand protesters have been arrested, including minors, amid ongoing demonstrations calling for better public services and against corruption.
- While most protests remain non-violent, clashes with police have resulted in injuries, raising concerns over the authorities' use of force against demonstrators.
- Organizers of the Gen Z 212 protest movement have emphasized peaceful demonstrations while calling for significant reforms in healthcare and education.
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Anti-government youth protests in Morocco turn deadly
Two people were killed and others injured when security forces in Morocco opened fire on protesters who where attempting to steal their weapons, local authorities said. The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organized online by a loosely formed youth group called GenZ 212.
In Morocco, demonstrations conducted by young people took place on Thursday for the sixth consecutive night, despite fears of further violence after the death of three people killed by the police the day before. In at least a dozen cities, including Casablanca, protesters called for better schools and better hospitals, [...]
Anti-government protests in Morocco turn deadly, with 2 killed in a small town
RABAT, Morocco — Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence. Police opened fire at the protesters in a southern town, reportedly in self-defense, killing two people.The deaths in Leqliaa, about 500 kilometers (312 miles) south of the capital of Rabat, were the first fatalities as anger mounts across this North Af…
People in Morocco have been protesting for days against corruption and for better education and health care. According to the government, three people were killed "in self-defense".
Thousands of young Moroccans have been demonstrating in the country's streets for the past week. On Wednesday evening, two were shot dead by police. The young uprising demands investments in healthcare and education, and is critical of the country's construction projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
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