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Morocco Faces Backlash Over Gen Z Protester Crackdown

12/18/2025

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Human rights groups condemned Morocco for the arbitrary detention of hundreds of Gen Z protesters and alleged beatings amid unrest leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Protests erupted in late September and October over underfunded healthcare and education.
Reports indicate police used excessive force, resulting in injuries and fatalities among demonstrators.
Authorities say they followed legal procedures during arrests.
Families of victims demand justice and accountability.

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Human rights groups condemned Morocco for the arbitrary detention of hundreds of Gen Z protesters and alleged beatings amid unrest leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Protests erupted in late September and October over underfunded healthcare and education.
Reports indicate police used excessive force, resulting in injuries and fatalities among demonstrators.
Authorities say they followed legal procedures during arrests.
Families of victims demand justice and accountability.