Protests sweep Morocco ahead of King Mohammed VI’s anticipated address – Middle East Monitor

Youth-led demonstrations returned to the streets of Morocco on Thursday, following a brief pause earlier in the week. Protesters hope their renewed movement will be strong enough to persuade King Mohammed VI to dismiss the Prime Minister and introduce long-awaited reforms aimed at tackling corruption and improving public services.

The movement, known as Gen Z 212, has called for the removal of what it describes as a “corrupt government” and urged officials to…