Morocco pledges reforms as death toll from anti-government protests rises to three

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Morocco pledges reforms as death toll from anti-government protests rises to three  The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco's biggest in years.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/02/two-killed-in-anti-government-protests-rocking-morocco  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Two people have been killed in anti-government protests in Morocco

00:05that have filled streets for a fifth night in a row.

00:10The so-called Gen Z protests, driven largely by internet-savvy youth,

00:15have emerged as the country's largest in years.

00:19Demonstrators are protesting what they say is corruption

00:22and underinvestment in government and public services.

00:27Despite lacking official authorisation, protests are spreading to new areas,

00:32underscoring growing anger at what participants call rampant corruption

00:36and neglect of schools and hospitals.

00:39The Interior Ministry said 409 people were arrested since protests began on Saturday,

00:46with 263 security forces injured along with 23 civilians.

00:52Authorities said 142 police vehicles and 20 private cars were damaged.

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