Summary
In Morocco, hundreds of young people have protested across 11 cities, asking for better public health and education services and against government corruption. The protests, led by a group called GenZ 212, have resulted in around 200 arrests by police. The demonstrators are also unhappy with large spending on sports facilities while public services face issues.
Key Facts
- Young protesters rallied in at least 11 cities in Morocco, including Casablanca and Marrakesh.
- They want the government to improve health care and education and to tackle corruption.
- The group organizing the protests is called GenZ 212, which formed recently and uses social media to gather support.
- About 200 people have been arrested since the protests started.
- Videos online show confrontations between police and protesters.
- The protests highlight dissatisfaction with inadequate public services, especially after recent hospital deaths.
- Large investments in sports infrastructure have also been criticized by the protesters.
- Morocco has fewer than eight doctors per 10,000 people, which is lower than international health recommendations.
