Thousands face prosecution in Morocco after failed Gen Z uprising

Published October 29, 2025 4:00pm ET



Youth-led protests in Morocco have fizzled out as government agencies wrangle thousands of activists for prosecution.

Over 2,400 people are now facing criminal charges of “rebellion as part of a group,” “incitement to commit crimes,” and “assaulting law enforcement officers,” with approximately 1,400 currently in detention.

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