Moroccan GenZ protesters want to ‘defend their right to a dignified life’

A youth-led protest movement in Morocco, known as GenZ 212, is organizing demonstrations across the country demanding better public services and an end to corruption. Using social media to coordinate, the group has held rallies in major cities, expressing frustration over the daily struggles of ordinary citizens. The initially spontaneous protests were met with a forceful police crackdown, including mass arrests and violence. These clashes between security forces and protesters have resulted in hundreds of injuries and several deaths, stunning Moroccan society.