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Rabat — Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mehdi Bensaïd, has extended an offer to talk with leaders of the GenZ212 movement.
However, the minister said the organizers’ refusal to reveal their identities blocks any meaningful conversation.
Bensaïd says he wants to engage in a dialogue about the movement’s demands for better health care and education, but faces the problem of not knowing whom to talk to.
Speaking to Medi1TV, the minister said, “I want to start a dialogue, but I can’t find anyone to talk with. I’m ready to discuss any issue that affects young people.”
Right now, the movement only communicates through anonymous messages on social media, which, according to the official, makes structured talks impossible.
Bensaïd stressed that the government wants to open “serious and concrete” dialogue with GenZ212 youth quickly.
He said this process needs clear priorities and a timeline, as talks must take place with a sense of responsibility and respect for democratic principles.
The minister’s comments come as many voices defend the legitimate right to peaceful protest while condemning violent outbreaks.
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Coordinating on social media platforms, particularly Discord, the GenZ212 movement has gained traction among Moroccan youth who express frustration with the country’s health and education systems.
The youth-led protests received widespread attention as they reflect the demands of all Moroccan citizens.
The demonstrations started peacefully in the first two days but were overshadowed by acts of vandalism and violence that erupted in several cities, leading to many injuries and the death of three people while trying to break into a police station in Lqliaa, central-south Morocco.
However, the protests later turned back to their peaceful origins as organizers set certain rules to ensure their smooth running.
