"The youth-led protesters are decrying what they see as alleged rampant corruption at the public's expense. At least three people have died in Morocco during protests against alleged corruption and decisions in public spending, as the country braces for a sixth night of demonstrations. Security forces opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday, killing three people in Leqliaa, a small town outside the southern city of Agadir."
"Morocco's Ministry of Interior said the three were shot and killed during an attempt to seize police weapons, though no witnesses could corroborate that. Hundreds have been injured, and the Moroccan Association for Human Rights has said that 1,000 people have been apprehended amid the protests. Amid the escalating violence, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on Thursday said he was open to dialogue to end the protests."
"The demonstrations have been organised online by a loosely formed, anonymous youth group calling itself GenZ 212, using platforms including TikTok, Instagram and the gaming application Discord. Through chants and posters, they have highlighted the flow of billions in investment toward preparation for the 2030 World Cup, while many schools and hospitals lack funds and remain in a dire state. Pointing to new stadiums under construction or renovation across the country, protesters have chanted, Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?"
Youth-led protests in Morocco target alleged rampant corruption and public spending decisions, with demonstrators criticizing large investments tied to the 2030 World Cup while schools and hospitals remain underfunded. Security forces opened fire in Leqliaa, near Agadir, killing three people, and hundreds were injured. The Interior Ministry claimed the deaths occurred during an attempt to seize police weapons; witnesses did not corroborate that account. The Moroccan Association for Human Rights said about 1,000 people were apprehended. The anonymous GenZ 212 group organised protests via TikTok, Instagram and Discord, rejected violence, called for peaceful demonstrations, and said it seeks dialogue; the prime minister said he was open to talks.
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