Moroccan rapper Hamza Raid charged but freed after protest in Casablanca

Moroccan rapper Hamza Raid charged but freed after protest in Casablanca
Wednesday 1 October 2025 - 19:25

 The public prosecutor at the Ain Sebaa court in Casablanca has decided to prosecute rapper Hamza Raid while allowing him to remain free pending trial, following his participation in the weekend protests organized by the emerging youth movement known as “Generation Z 212.”

The protests, which spread across Casablanca and other cities since Saturday, have demanded reforms in education, health care, and social justice. Security forces intervened to disperse crowds and arrested dozens, releasing most after questioning

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