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Youth-led protests organized by GenZ 212 began across Morocco on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding better education and healthcare while criticizing government spending on 2030 World Cup stadiums instead of public services.</span

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Youth-led protests organized by GenZ 212 began across Morocco on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding better education and healthcare while criticizing government spending on 2030 World Cup stadiums instead of public services.

Three people were killed on Wednesday when security forces opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm a police station in Leqliaa near Agadir, according to authorities who said the group was armed with knives.</span

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Three people were killed on Wednesday when security forces opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm a police station in Leqliaa near Agadir, according to authorities who said the group was armed with knives.

Morocco's Interior Ministry reported that over 400 people were arrested during the protests, with 354 people injured including 263 security forces members and damage to 142 police vehicles across 23 provinces.</span

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Morocco's Interior Ministry reported that over 400 people were arrested during the protests, with 354 people injured including 263 security forces members and damage to 142 police vehicles across 23 provinces.

The protests were sparked by anger over social inequality and the deaths of eight pregnant women at a public hospital in Agadir, highlighting concerns about Morocco's deteriorating healthcare system.</span

The protests were sparked by anger over social inequality and the deaths of eight pregnant women at a public hospital in Agadir, highlighting concerns about Morocco's deteriorating healthcare system.

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters and respond to their demands, while GenZ 212 called for the government's dismissal and release of detained demonstrators.</span

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters and respond to their demands, while GenZ 212 called for the government's dismissal and release of detained demonstrators.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres deplored the violence and called for peaceful protests respecting the rule of law, while welcoming the Moroccan government's stated intention to enter into dialogue with youth.</span

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres deplored the violence and called for peaceful protests respecting the rule of law, while welcoming the Moroccan government's stated intention to enter into dialogue with youth.

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