Youth-led protests in Morocco

Since September 27, 2025, Morocco has seen significant youth-led protests in

cities such as Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, and Tangier, led by the "GenZ 212" collective. These protests, organized through social media platforms such as TikTok and Discord, are rooted in widespread discontent with social inequality, high youth unemployment (35.8% among young people, 19% among college graduates), a weakening healthcare system, and inadequate education. A key trigger was the death of eight pregnant women in a public hospital in Agadir, which fueled anger over neglected public services. Protesters criticized government spending on preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, including on new stadiums, with slogans such as "The stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?" The demonstrators are demanding health and education reforms, job opportunities, cuts in spending on sports infrastructure, and measures against corruption. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) reported over 100 arrests in Rabat alone and dozens more in other cities. It condemned the use of violence and arbitrary detentions by security forces. Despite rigorous measures, including police dispersal of crowds and the blocking of media outlets reporting on X, the movement continues. Opposition parties are calling for dialogue to resolve tensions. In addition, large protests in Rabat and other cities in early 2025 focused on Morocco's normalization of relations with Israel and its role in the Gaza conflict. Tens of thousands condemned the actions of Israel and the US. These demonstrations, reflecting a broader regional sentiment, also criticized government policies. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights has reported that more than 300 people have been arrested in Rabat alone. The situation remains tense. Despite a heavy police presence, demands for systemic reforms are still being made and plans for protests are continuing. @https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/morocco-rocked-protests-over-education-health-reforms @https://www.dw.com/en/morocco-police-detain-dozens-in-gen-z-protests/a-74182240 @https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/scores-arrested-on-second-day-of-morocco-protests-ngo-says @https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 0250928-scores-arrested-on-second-day-of-morocco-protests-ngo @https://www.newarab.com/news/moroccos-opposition-calls-talks-amid-growing-gen-z-protests @https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_protests_in_Morocco @https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/6/mass-protests-in-morocco-against-israels-war-in-gaza-and-us-support