Youth protesters in Morocco clashed with security forces for a fourth straight day on Tuesday, throwing stones and torching banks and vehicles in multiple cities. The demonstrations were organized by an anonymous group called GenZ 212 through social media platforms and Discord. Violence erupted in Tiznit, Inzegane, Ait Amira, Oujda, and Temara, where demonstrators overturned police vehicles and attempted to storm a supermarket. One protester sustained serious injuries after being struck by a security vehicle in Oujda.
Police arrested dozens of young people in Rabat and Casablanca, prompting human rights groups to condemn the detentions as unconstitutional. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights reported that 37 youths were released on bail pending investigation. The government coalition offered to hold dialogue with protesters within official channels and praised security forces for their measured response. Demonstrators briefly chanted slogans demanding an end to corruption before officers dispersed the crowds.
Police arrested dozens of young people in Rabat and Casablanca, prompting human rights groups to condemn the detentions as unconstitutional. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights reported that 37 youths were released on bail pending investigation. The government coalition offered to hold dialogue with protesters within official channels and praised security forces for their measured response. Demonstrators briefly chanted slogans demanding an end to corruption before officers dispersed the crowds.
