BREAKING NEWS
Morocco GenZ 212 Demonstrations: Police Say Two Shot Dead in 'Self-Defence'
At least two people have been killed in Morocco after police opened fire to prevent protesters from storming a police station in Lqliaa, near the coastal city of Agadir, state media reports. This marks the first deaths reported since huge youth-led protests broke out across Morocco on Saturday.
Timeline:
Protests erupted on Saturday over government's decision to build football stadiums for the 2030 Fifa World Cup instead of improving public services and tackling economic crisis.
Police opened fire "in legitimate self-defence" on Wednesday evening in Lqliaa, state-owned news agency reports.
Two people were killed in the shooting.
Immediate Impact:
The protests have been happening at night, with police saying they were forced to open fire to repel the "attack". The government has yet to comment on the incident. Private vehicles have been torched in the unrest across Morocco.
Background Context:
Protesters are demanding better public services and an end to corruption. They chant slogans like "Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?" highlighting the lack of investment in healthcare. A protester from Oujda described the local hospital as a "jail" due to its poor conditions.
What Happens Next:
The government is expected to address the protests and the killing of two people. The opposition has called for an investigation into the incident. The situation remains tense, with more protests planned across Morocco in the coming days.
*This story is developing. Information compiled from Bbc reporting.*
