CASABLANCA, Morocco — Morocco’s youth-led movement poured back onto the streets Thursday after a midweek pause, hoping their return will be loud enough to push King Mohammed VI into firing the prime minister and delivering long-promised reforms to tackle corruption and improve public services.

The “Gen Z 212” movement behind the protests called for the removal of what they describe as “the corrupt government” and urged officials to prioritize spending on health and education.

Nationwide demonstrations came after a midweek pause that organizers said was designed to focus energies on one final display of strength before King Mohammed VI’s address to the nation’s parliament on Friday.

Despite thinner crowds, anger from those in attendance toward the government hasn’t let up.

In Casablanca

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