Morocco protests enter fifth night as anger over public services turns deadly | Explained in 5 points | World News

A boy stands next to a torched police vehicle as youth led protests calling for healthcare and education reforms turned violent, in Sale, Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy)

Anti-government protests in Morocco have entered their fifth consecutive night, escalating into the country’s most violent unrest in years. What began as youth-driven demonstrations over failing public services has now descended into deadly confrontations with police, mass arrests, and widespread property damage.

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