Morocco Protests Escalate: Death Toll Rises to Three Amid Calls for Sixth Night of Demonstrations

Breaking News: Morocco Death Toll Rises to Three as Organisers Call for Sixth Night of Protest The death toll in Morocco's anti-corruption protests has risen to three, with organisers calling for a sixth consecutive night of demonstrations. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch praised the security forces' response, saying the government is ready for talks. According to local authorities, two people were killed on Wednesday night in the southern city of Lqliâa after security forces opened fire at protesters who had stormed into a police facility. The protesters, armed with knives, set fire to part of the building before being dispersed by tear gas and firearms. The protests began as a call for social justice reforms but have taken a deadly turn. Security forces used firearms after teargas failed to stop the group from seizing police weapons. Local authorities cited self-defence as the reason for the use of force. Morocco's state news agency, Map, reported that two people were killed by police who were acting in self-defence while trying to seize police weapons. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for an investigation into the use of force. The government has responded quickly to the crisis, with Prime Minister Akhannouch praising the security forces' response. He said the government is ready for talks with protesters, but no concrete proposals have been made yet. Background context shows that Morocco has been experiencing growing discontent over corruption and public spending. The protests began on Friday night in several cities across the country, with hundreds arrested so far. As the death toll rises, organisers are calling for a sixth consecutive night of protest. The government's response remains unclear, but one thing is certain: the situation in Morocco will continue to unfold in the coming hours and days. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Theguardian reporting.*