Rabat, Morocco –
A Moroccan human rights group has reported that more than 1,500 people involved in recent Gen Z 212 protests are facing prosecution, following a month of demonstrations demanding better healthcare, education, and an end to corruption.
The Moroccan Association for the Defence of Human Rights (ADMH) said before the weekend that an estimated 1,000 individuals remain detained. The charges include “destruction of public property,” “organising unauthorised protests,” and “violence against security forces.”
Courts have already begun proceedings in several cities. In Agadir, 240 people have faced trial, with 39 sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to fifteen years, according to the NGO.
The Gen Z 212 movement, largely youth-led, has maintained demonstrations for a month despite declining turnout in recent days. The protests have called for social and economic reform amid frustration over high living costs and limited freedoms.
On October 10, King Mohammed VI announced plans to accelerate social reforms and pledged an unprecedented €13 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget to improve healthcare and education.
The ADMH has urged authorities to release detained protesters and ensure fair trials for all those charged.
