Peaceful GenZ 212 protests in Morocco over healthcare and education turned violent in several cities, with three people killed and public and private property vandalized across 23 provinces. Lack of dialogue or a late government response ? Psychosociologist Mohcine Benzakour on why the protests escalated into violence.
Opposition parties, joined by the Justice and Charity group, have condemned the «repression» of the weekend’s Generation Z protests, calling for the release of detainees and the fulfillment of their social demands.
Morocco has recently seen a wave of marches and sit-ins demanding better health and education, with actions spreading from rural provinces to major cities and amplified online. Social media expert Marouane Harmach explains how these movements, including youth-led calls using AI tools, are reshaping protest tactics.