Death Toll Rises to 3 in Morocco with More Protests Expected

10/02/2025

At least three people have died in Morocco during protests against alleged corruption and decisions in public spending, as the country braces for a sixth night of demonstrations. 

Security forces opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday, killing three people in Leqliaa, a small town outside the southern city of Agadir. 

Hundreds have been injured, and the Moroccan Association for Human Rights has said that 1,000 people have been apprehended amid the protests. 

Amid the escalating violence, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on Thursday said he was open to dialogue to end the protests. 

Through chants and posters, they have highlighted the flow of billions in investment toward preparation for the 2030 World Cup, while many schools and hospitals lack funds and remain in a dire state. 

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