Summary
Protests in Morocco have resulted in two deaths after police fired at demonstrators attempting to enter a police station. The protests began over the government's decision to build football stadiums for the 2030 Fifa World Cup instead of improving public services. Youth unemployment and dissatisfaction with public services are key issues fueling the protests.
Key Facts
- Two people were killed by police in Lqliaa, Morocco, during protests.
- The protests started due to plans to build new football stadiums rather than improve public services like hospitals.
- Youth-led protests have been happening at night across multiple cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier.
- Morocco's youth unemployment rate is 35.8%, contributing to the unrest.
- A protest movement called GenZ 212 has been mainly organized through social media without formal leadership.
- In the unrest, over 260 police officers and 20 protesters were injured, and many vehicles were set on fire.
- The Moroccan government stated it is open to dialogue with the youth and praised the police response.
