Authorities on Sunday dispersed demonstrations by groups of young protesters known as “Generation Z,” who are calling for reforms in the health and education sectors and action against corruption.
In Rabat, police intervened at Bab El Had square, detaining several protesters, including some speaking to journalists. One demonstrator told Hespress AR before being taken away, “We love this country, and we care deeply about it. It’s time to say everything.”
Authorities issued repeated warnings before dispersing the crowd, removing the same protester and others from the area.
Similar rallies took place in Casablanca, where leftist lawmaker Nabila Mounib, one of the leaders of the Unified Socialist Party attended. The Gen Z group’s account, Genz212, rejected her presence, emphasizing the protests were independent and nonpartisan.
Human rights and political groups condemned the arrests, calling for investigations into alleged use of force.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights urged authorities to respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, citing constitutional and international guarantees.
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