Morocco squashes youth-led protesters over health, education


  • World
  • Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025

Police officers detain a young man who wanted to protest for better healthcare and education services, in Rabat, Morocco September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed El Jechtimi

RABAT (Reuters) -A heavy security presence on Monday evening thwarted for a straight third day youth-led protests across several Moroccan cities, where demonstrators have sought to rally for improvements to the public health and education systems.

The protests were organized online by a loosely formed anonymous youth group calling itself "GenZ 212," using platforms including TikTok, Instagram and gaming application Discord.

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