Morocco has been rocked in recent days by a growing protest movement that has threatened the civic and political fabric of a country considered by many international observers as one of the most open and stable on the continent. Predominantly Gen Z-led, the demonstrations have focused on alleged political corruption among Moroccan politicians, particularly regarding construction for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which protesters allege has come at the expense of health care resources and infrastructure. As demonstrations turn violent and protesters begin turning to the Moroccan monarchy for support, Morocco has reached a fraught inflection point.

What are the protests about?

Largely the work of a “leaderless collective called Gen Z 212,” said The Associated Press , this protest movement com

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