Rabat – Members of Morocco’s GenZ212 movement from the Oriental region have denied reports claiming they withdrew from the movement, amid a document that is circulating that they describe as “false and baseless.”
In an official statement issued by youth representatives from Oujda, Berkane, Nador, Jerada, Bouarfa, and Figuig, they said that “the statement being circulated and attributed to us, which claims our withdrawal from the movement, is fake and has no basis in truth.”
The group reaffirmed their full and ongoing participation within the movement, stressing their “firm principles and unwavering positions.”
“We remain fully and actively engaged in the GenZ movement,” they said, adding that they are “committed to its struggle line aimed at defending the Moroccan people’s just social demands, foremost among them the right to education, health, and territorial justice.”
The youth strongly rejected allegations of “alliances, internal conflicts, or mass resignations,” describing them as “pure fabrication aimed at distorting the movement’s image and undermining its internal unity.”
They emphasized that “such claims will not deter us from continuing our peaceful and responsible struggle for the dignity of Moroccan citizens.”
Calling on the media to verify information before publication, they urged “all activists and media outlets to exercise accuracy and not be misled by false news.” They further clarified that “official statements of the movement are issued exclusively through known and verified official channels.”
The statement concluded by reaffirming their “steadfast commitment to the principles and national unity of the GenZ movement” and their determination to “continue field work in service of the nation and its citizens.”
This comes after several local factions reportedly voiced discontent over what they described as GenZ212’s “loss of independence and transparency.” The initial statement, allegedly from the Oriental branch, criticized the movement’s supposed “alliances with contradictory factions” and accused its organizers of remaining “anonymous and unaccountable.”
That version of events also condemned certain campaign calls, such as boycotting national football matches or the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, labeling them “illogical” and “harmful to national unity.”
Saturday’s rebuttal, however, marks a complete reversal of that narrative, positioning the Oriental region as a firm supporter of GenZ212’s ongoing activism.
A similar episode unfolded earlier this week when news broke out that the Amazigh faction within GenZ212 allegedly announced the suspension of its participation in the movement, citing concerns over its direction and decision-making process.
The Amazigh members reportedly accused the leadership of straying from the movement’s original democratic and inclusive framework, saying it had “drifted away from its guiding principles.”
However, the central coordination of GenZ212 quickly denied the allegations, affirming that the movement “remains united in its vision and inclusive in its structure,” and describing the reports of division as “an attempt to weaken a peaceful, nationwide youth movement calling for social justice.”
