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The ‘Genz 212’ movement, which started with the demand for education and health improvement in Morocco, has become violent. Two people died in a shootout near Agadir. 263 policemen and 23 citizens were injured, more than 400 were arrested.
There was a ruckus in Morocco.After the Jane-Z demonstration in Nepal, there is a movement of youth in Morocco as well. The protests started under the banner of ‘Genz 212’ online have now taken violent form. Initially these demonstrations started with the demand to improve education and health facilities, but now they have spread like fire all over the country. On Wednesday night, security forces opened fire on protesters in Lqlia area near Agadir.
How did the movement begin?
This movement was started by a youth organization called ‘Genz 212’. This organization is adding youth on online platforms like Tiktok, Instagram and Discord. In the last one week, members of its online group increased from 3,000 to 1.3 lakh. The organization says that their fight is with the government, not the security forces. Violence spread to many cities on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Police station set fire
In Sale near the capital Rabat, the youth threw stones at the police, set fire to shops and banks. Similar violence was seen in cities like Tangier, Injane and Ojda. Government offices and shops were targeted at Sidi Bibi and Biogra near Agadir. According to the locals, ‘People were watching the football matches sitting in the cafe, when the young people started to fire and fire.’ A police station was also burnt in Marekesh.
How many people injured and arrested?
According to the AFP report, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that so far 263 policemen and 23 citizens have been injured. 409 people have been detained, out of which 193 will be prosecuted. In many cases, Arak elements have been accused of spreading arson and violence. Experts say that unemployment and poor education-health system is the major reason for the youth’s displeasure in Morocco.
FIFA World Cup became the reason for resentment
According to government data, the unemployment rate here is 12.8%, while young unemployment has reached 35.8%. This rate in graduates is 19%. The youth allege that the government is spending billions of dollars on the preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while the condition of schools and hospitals is very bad. However, the performance was not violent everywhere. Performance in many cities remained quiet
Yogendra Mishra has graduated in Journalism from Allahabad University. He has been connected in the media since 2017. After giving its services in News Nation, TV 9 Bharatvarsha and Navbharat Times, now AyraNews24x7 Hindi interne …Read more
Yogendra Mishra has graduated in Journalism from Allahabad University. He has been connected in the media since 2017. After giving its services in News Nation, TV 9 Bharatvarsha and Navbharat Times, now AyraNews24x7 Hindi interne … Read more
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