More than 400 people have been arrested and close to 300 injured amid ongoing protests across Morocco, as demonstrators call for urgent reforms in the country’s public health and education systems, the Interior Ministry has confirmed.

Now into their fifth consecutive day as of Wednesday (local time), the demonstrations have drawn large crowds in several cities, despite lacking official authorisation.

The protests have been spearheaded by GenZ 212, a newly formed online collective that operates primarily through Discord, according to local media outlets.

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Participants have sharply criticised the Moroccan government for prioritising preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, arguing that billions are being spent while essential sectors like healthcare and

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