"Moroccan authorities have arrested more than 400 people during violent protests demanding reforms in the public health and education sectors, the Ministry of Interior says. A fifth night of youth protests was under way on Wednesday in cities across the North African country, but authorities said the fourth night had turned more violent than before. They reported 263 members of the security forces and 23 civilians were injured as demonstrators torched cars and ransacked shops."
"The demonstrations have been organised online by a loosely formed, anonymous youth group calling itself GenZ 212, using platforms including TikTok, Instagram and the gaming application Discord. On Tuesday night, young men brandished knives and threw Molotov cocktails and stones, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said in a statement. He said 409 people were taken into police custody. Members of the security forces detain a man as they prevent a protest demanding reforms in education and healthcare from taking place in Rabat [Ahmed El Jechtimi/Reuters]"
Authorities arrested 409 people during violent youth-led protests demanding reforms in public health and education across multiple Moroccan cities. Security forces reported 263 members and 23 civilians injured as demonstrators torched vehicles, set fire to police and private cars, and ransacked shops. Administrative buildings, banks and shops were looted or vandalised in Ait Amira, Inezgane, Agadir, Tiznit and Oujda, with damaged ATMs and broken bank windows visible in videos. The demonstrations were organised online by an anonymous group calling itself GenZ 212 using TikTok, Instagram and Discord. The group stated it rejects violence and intends to continue peaceful protests.
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