Morocco: A wave of youth-led protests has swept across Morocco, laying bare the growing frustrations of a generation facing unemployment, inadequate public services, and economic inequality. The unrest, which erupted in late September, has now spread from urban centers to rural towns, marking the most extensive demonstrations in the country since the Arab Spring of 2011.

The protests have been largely organized by the youth collective “GenZ 212” through social media platforms such as TikTok and Discord. Demonstrators have demanded significant improvements in healthcare and education, criticizing the government for prioritizing high-profile projects, including preparations for the upcoming 2030 World Cup, over basic citizen welfare. Slogans like “We do not want the World Cup. Health firs

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