Summary
Young people in Morocco are protesting to urge King Mohammed VI to remove the Prime Minister and implement promised reforms. The protests, led by the Gen Z 212 group, focus on issues like healthcare and government spending, and have seen clashes with security forces. The king is expected to address the parliament soon.
Key Facts
- Young protesters in Morocco want King Mohammed VI to fire the Prime Minister.
- The protests are led by a group called Gen Z 212 and focus on corruption and public service issues.
- The protests began after eight pregnant women died in a hospital.
- Gen Z 212 uses social media, like TikTok and Discord, to organize protests.
- Clashes during protests have resulted in at least three deaths.
- The group has over 200,000 followers on social media.
- The government has called for dialogue with the protesters.
- Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, with some facing charges of vandalism.
