Morocco engulfed by deadly riots as demonstrators protest €5bn spend on hosting 2030 World Cup

A boy stands next to a torched police vehicle as youth led protests calling for healthcare and education reforms turned violent, in Sale, Morocco on Wednesday. Photo: Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP

Riots that broke out in Morocco this week over the country’s hosting of the World Cup have left three people dead.

Thursday marked the sixth consecutive night of protests against under-resourced public services, as the North African country spends billions on the 2030 edition of Fifa’s flagship football tournament.

Three people were killed on Wednesday night after security forces opened fire against what the authorities claimed was a mob attempting to storm a police station.

Rallies have been fuelled by anger

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