World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), the world's largest coalition of non-governmental organisations fighting against arbitrary detention and torture, has urged Moroccan authorities to immediately release those arrested during the «Gen Z 212» protests, which began on September 27 in several cities, citing the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. In a statement published Wednesday and signed by several human rights organizations, the coalition said:
Several ultras groups in Morocco have announced a boycott of their teams’ matches in the national professional league, in solidarity with the «Generation Z» protests taking place across multiple cities. The «Rosso Verde» association, which supports the Moroccan national team, said it would not attend the upcoming matches of the Atlas Lions against Bahrain and Congo, stressing that «its role is not limited to cheering in the stands but also includes
In a show of solidarity with the Gen Z 212 protesters in Morocco, a Rabat city council member submitted his resignation on Tuesday. «This decision was not easy, but it stems from a deep conviction: the anger of young Moroccans in the streets reflects real suffering caused by unemployment, the cost of living, and the lack of public services, particularly in health and education. These are critical issues that cannot be ignored», wrote Moussa Laarif in his resignation letter to the
In the early hours of Wednesday, October 1, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, addressed the organizers of the Generation Z protests. In a video message, he expressed his «surprise» at the violent turn the demonstrations had taken on Monday and Tuesday, noting that they had begun peacefully. Benkirane warned the leaders of Gen Z 212 of the risk of «security chaos». «We risk facing violent clashes and assaults
Following the leak of the draft of the new agreement between Morocco and the European Union, Polisario’s allies are stepping up to derail it.
On Tuesday in Rabat, General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), warmly received Ghana's Chief of Defense Staff, William Agyapong, who is conducting a working visit to Morocco from September 28 to October 3. During their discussions, the two high-ranking officials committed to bolstering the partnership between the Royal Armed Forces and the Ghanaian Armed Forces. They explored various strategies to deepen and broaden this cooperation into new domains, as stated
The wave of «Generation Z» protests has continued for a fourth consecutive day in several Moroccan cities, with violent clashes and rioting reported in Temara, Inezgane, Beni Mellal, and the Ait Amira commune.
In recent days, young Moroccans from Generation Z have taken to the streets in several cities, leading a new wave of protests that begin on social media and spill into the public sphere. This raises questions about the nature and defining traits of this generation.
This Monday, a U.S. military delegation from the American Embassy in Morocco embarked on a 24-hour visit to Laayoune. «On the ground, the team took a helicopter to reach MINURSO observation points located east of the Security Wall», a well-informed source disclosed to Yabiladi. This remarkable visit coincides with MINURSO's intention to close three observation sites, two of which are situated east of the Sand Wall in an area the Polisario Front refers to as «liberated
On Sunday, September 28, the Moroccan women's under-20 team played to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Ivory Coast at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, during the second leg of the U20 World Cup qualifiers' second round. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) reported that Morocco's goals came from Hajar Belkhair, who scored twice (once from a penalty in the 58th minute and again in the 90+6 minute), and Hafsa Houmaid, who found the net in the 90+1 minute. In the first leg, the Ivorians had
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