00:00For the 13th straight day, protesters flooded the streets of Morocco's capital Thursday,
00:05demanding sweeping reforms in jobs, housing, health and education.
00:09Led by Gen Z, the movement began in late September and has spread to major cities like Casablanca.
00:15What started as chaotic clashes, leaving three people dead and hundreds injured, has shifted
00:20into a peaceful, organized demonstration.
00:23Protesters believe real change is finally starting to take root.
00:26The protests were peaceful as we were demanding our rights in general, such as housing, health
00:34care and a decent life.
00:36These protests may already be showing results, especially since the government has acknowledged
00:41that it will take our demands into account and work to improve the situation.
00:52Protesters are denouncing corruption and blasting the government for pouring money into international
00:58sporting events while neglecting health and education.
01:02We are honoured to host the World Cup, but at the same time we are asking for our rights.
01:10For example, my father provides me with health care and education, but we should not be selfish.
01:15We should be humane and try to speak on behalf of those who do not have these rights.
01:23As for those who say that Gen Z is a failure and just a generation of technology, on the
01:28contrary, this generation is the first to take initiative and raise the voice of everyone
01:33who demands their rights.
01:38Protesters are pausing Friday's rallies, shifting focus to the King's speech, seen as a possible
01:43turning point for a generation feeling sidelined, get hopeful.
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