Gen Z protests were once again raised during the Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General. On Thursday, October 2, Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq was asked about the violent demonstrations that took place in the town of Qliaa, where three people were killed after Royal Gendarmerie officers used their service weapons to repel an attempt to storm their post and seize arms and ammunition. «What is the SG's reaction, particularly to the use of live
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) addressed the Generation Z protests that have shaken several Moroccan cities in recent days during a meeting held on Wednesday, October 1. In its statement, the CNDH noted that the movement began with «calls to demonstrate, initially centered on peaceful gatherings. However, some of these demonstrations escalated into acts of violence» and «delinquency, such as stone-throwing, theft, car fires, and the destruction of public and private
The Paris Court of Appeal on Thursday, October 2, upheld the conviction of French journalists Catherine Graciet and Eric Laurent in the attempted blackmail case against the King of Morocco. They were sentenced to ten and twelve months of suspended prison time, respectively, and fined €5,000 each, according to AFP. At their initial trial, the criminal court had imposed a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €10,000 fine on both. While the financial penalty has been reduced, the
Les manifestations pacifiques de GenZ 212 au Maroc concernant la santé et l'éducation ont dégénéré en violences dans plusieurs villes, causant la mort de trois personnes et des actes de vandalisme sur des biens publics et privés dans 23 provinces. Absence de dialogue ou réponse tardive du gouvernement ? Le psychosociologue Mohcine Benzakour analyse les raisons de la colère qui a éclaté en violence.
Las manifestaciones pacíficas de GenZ 212 en Marruecos sobre la salud y la educación se transformaron en violencia en varias ciudades, causando la muerte de tres personas y actos de vandalismo en bienes públicos y privados en 23 provincias. ¿Falta de diálogo o respuesta tardía del gobierno? El psicosociólogo Mohcine Benzakour analiza las razones de la ira que estalló en violencia.
The European Union and Morocco have concluded a new agricultural agreement, just two days before the Court of Justice of the EU’s (CJEU) appeal rulings take effect on October 4, 2024. The move represents a setback for the Polisario Front and its allies, particularly in Spain.
Peaceful GenZ 212 protests in Morocco over healthcare and education turned violent in several cities, with three people killed and public and private property vandalized across 23 provinces. Lack of dialogue or a late government response ? Psychosociologist Mohcine Benzakour on why the protests escalated into violence.
The 20th edition of the Zagora Sahara Trail is set to unfold from November 1 to 8, 2025, covering 125 kilometers across several stages in the southeastern Moroccan desert and through the oases of the Drâa-Tafilalet region. More than just a sporting event, this initiative by long-distance runner Lahcen Ahansal is envisioned as an «immersion» enriched by meaningful human encounters, all within a spirit of solidarity. Among the anticipated stages, the second one stands out,
In response to Generation Z protests erupting across several Moroccan cities and beyond, young Moroccans living abroad have initiated a mobilization campaign. Recently, social media platforms have been abuzz with calls for gatherings, urging sit-ins on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in front of the Moroccan embassy in Paris and the kingdom's consulate in Amsterdam. This movement aims to show solidarity with those advocating for improvements in health, education, and the fight against corruption in
The Gen Z 212 movement announced on Thursday the locations for the «peaceful demonstrations» planned for the day, following the tensions that had accompanied gatherings in several cities. In its statement, the group rejected «any form of violence, rioting, or destruction of public or private property», noting that the decision was made «after a majority vote» within its platform. The movement stressed that the demonstrations would be held «only from
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