Government abuse Bound

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.

Youth-led protests have spread across Moroccan cities, demanding better healthcare, education, and job opportunities. Organized online, the demonstrations have faced a heavy police presence and led to nearly 200 arrests, highlighting growing frustration over government spending on sports facilities instead of social services.