Summary
Hundreds of young people in Morocco are using Discord, an online platform initially for gamers, to organize protests calling for government reforms. Similar efforts occurred in Nepal, where young people used the platform to help bring down their government. These movements highlight how the current generation uses digital spaces for political mobilization.
Key Facts
- Young Moroccans are protesting for better life conditions, using "GenZ 212" as their group name.
- Three people died, and many were injured during clashes with security forces in Morocco.
- Discord, originally a gaming platform, is now used for discreet organizing and communication.
- Previously, platforms like Facebook were used for similar purposes during the Arab Spring.
- In Nepal, youth used Discord to protest social media bans, corruption, and lack of jobs, contributing to the government's fall.
- The young protesters are not just using Discord but also other apps like Telegram and TikTok.
- Membership in the Moroccan GenZ 212 group grew rapidly from 3,000 to 130,000.
- Experts say digital platforms are continually repurposed by protests to suit their needs.
