Hirak Bound

Moroccan authorities have detained Mohammed Khalif,a Casablanca-based member of the youth movement GenZ212, following a home search and seizure of his computer. Charges have not yet been publicly disclosed. His arrest comes days after another GenZ212 member was prosecuted over alleged online incitement, raising questions about the legal climate surrounding youth activism and digital expression in Morocco.

As of Sunday, October 19, protests led by the youth collective GenZ212 continued across multiple Moroccan cities, demanding better healthcare, education, and accountability in public spending ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While authorities have tightened restrictions and detained over 600 participants, demonstrations have regained strength following a temporary pause, revealing deep frustration with inequality, corruption, and government priorities.

Morocco’s GenZ212 protest movement has mobilized hundreds of thousands of young people online and in the streets, demanding sweeping reforms to health care, education, and government accountability. After waves of nightly rallies and tragic confrontations, organizers have signaled a strategic pause, shifting the fight back to disciplined, anonymous digital debate.