Protesters took to the streets of Morocco’s major cities, including in the capital Rabat and Casablanca, on Thursday afternoon as part of youth-led anti-government demonstrations.

After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who's behind the protests, what are they demanding, and where might this end?

Over 400 people have been arrested in Morocco amid youth-led protests demanding better healthcare and education. Organized by the anonymous group GenZ 212, the unrest turned violent as frustration grew over public service neglect and government spending on sports infrastructure.

As in some other countries there's been a "Gen Z" angle to Morocco's protest movement, with a loose group called "GenZ-212" organising them online.

The group leading Morocco's mass protests called on Friday for the government's dismissal, following days of unrest that have seen the deaths of three people.Despite its calls for protests, GenZ 212 has also asserted its "love for the homeland and king",

Morocco's government faces mounting protests led by internet-savvy youth demanding improved public healthcare and education. The unrest, marked by violence and mass arrests, reflects discontent over perceived corruption and spending priorities.

At least two people have been killed in Morocco after police opened fire to prevent protesters from storming a police station in Lqliaa, near the coastal city of Agadir, state media says.

Kacem El Ghazzali, representing the Center for Inquiry (CFI) at the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session, condemned Morocco’s 30-month prison sentence for activist Ibtissame Lachgar. Speaking under agenda Item 4,

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