Posted on 10/01/2025 2:05:24 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Youth-led demonstrators clashed with police and blocked the highway over the weekend in some of Morocco ’s largest anti-government protests in years, denouncing what they called the government’s misplaced priorities.
Hundreds of young Moroccans took to the streets of at least 11 cities across the North African nation, denouncing corruption and blasting the government for pouring money into international sporting events while neglecting health and education.
They drew a direct link between the country’s struggling health care system and its investments in the lead-up to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, shouting slogans including, “Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?”
Morocco is building at least three new stadiums and renovating or expanding at least half a dozen others, preparing to co-host the event. It will also host the Africa Cup of Nations later this year.
Police in plainclothes and riot gear disrupted protests in several cities, including Rabat and Marrakech, and arrested demonstrators, including in Casablanca, an Associated Press reporter witnessed.
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We’ll always have Paris
We need more of that anti-stadium ethos here in the USA! Billions and billions wasted for nothing.
We want our Free Healthcare more than we want our Free Stadiums!
Such enlightenment...
“Here’s looking at you, kid.”
One of the greatest movies ever made.
The usual suspects.
They could just move to London. Keir would be happy to build a brand new stadium for them using taxpayer money.
corruption in a Middle East state; say it ain’t so?
The difference between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is one has oil and one does not.
In Casa Blanca, life is cheap.
Morocco is usually far more stable than most other countries in the region.
Early Recognition: Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States’ independence in 1777, allowing American ships to enter its ports. This marked the beginning of a unique friendship that has lasted for centuries.
Moroccan Roll!
Round up the usual suspects!
Weren’t, ‘The Young Moroccans’ a band in the 1960’s? ;)
Morocco Mole
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