Post by : Rameen Ariff

In Morocco, heavy security on Monday evening prevented youth-led protests for the third consecutive day across major cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Tangier, and Oujda. The demonstrations, organised online by a loosely formed group called "GenZ 212," focused on demanding better public health services and improvements in the education system. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Discord were used to mobilize participants.

Authorities arrested dozens of young protesters attempting to gather, with plainclothes officers seen detaining demonstrators in Rabat as they tried to chant slogans or speak with the media. Among those briefly detained was Najat Anouar, president of a child protection association, who was released two hours later after attempting to investigate allegations of arrests of underage protesters. Anouar told reporters, "I came here to investigate allegations that the under-age have been arrested and got arrested myself."

Despite the crackdown, protesters in Rabat managed to shout slogans like "freedom, dignity, and social justice," echoing the 2011 demonstrations that led to constitutional reforms in Morocco. Protesters, including 25-year-old Brahim, voiced demands for a better healthcare system and government accountability before dispersing as police intervened.

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Recent demonstrations began in Agadir due to complaints over poor hospital conditions, including understaffed facilities, lack of medical resources, and inadequate care. Videos on social media showed students being dispersed near university campuses and major highways briefly blocked in Casablanca.

Morocco faces high youth unemployment, which has fueled public discontent. The national unemployment rate is 12.8 percent, while youth unemployment reaches 35.8 percent, and graduate unemployment stands at 19 percent, according to the national statistics agency. The ongoing protests highlight mounting frustration among Moroccan youth over public services, employment opportunities, and systemic accountability.

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