, Oct. 4 -- Demonstrations led by young people have swept through more than a dozen Moroccan cities for over a week, highlighting widespread frustration with government corruption, limited opportunities, and social inequality.

The protests are driven by a leaderless collective called Gen Z 212, named after Morocco's dialing code. Organizers coordinate mainly on Discord, with about 180,000 core members and spin-off groups staging independent demonstrations. Many participants are under 35, and authorities say a significant portion of detainees are minors.

Demonstrators have criticized government spending on World Cup stadiums and infrastructure while essential services such as hospitals, schools, and public health remain underfunded. Moro...