Youth-led protests in Morocco escalate as violent clashes break out
Protestors clashed with police across Morocco Tuesday night, as youth-led demonstrations demanding better education and healthcare entered their fourth day.
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00:00Protesters clashed with police across Morocco Tuesday night as youth-led demonstrations demanding better education and health care entered their fourth day.
00:10The demonstrations, organised by an anonymous online group calling itself Gen Z212, were coordinated through social media.
00:18In Rabat, dozens were arrested while attempting to chant anti-corruption slogans.
00:23The Moroccan Association for Human Rights condemned the arrests, calling them unconstitutional, while 37 youths were released on bail pending investigation.
00:32The government has responded by expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with youth and praised what it's called the balanced reaction of security forces.
00:42Protesters are slamming the Moroccan government for prioritising stadiums over services, chanting,
00:48The stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?
00:51They accuse leaders of neglecting health and education, while pouring money into events like the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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