Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca

Moroccan activists have warned that authorities are stepping up measures to silence dissent, targeting both outspoken critics and members of a growing Generation Z protest movement. The claims, voiced by several civil‑society organizations and youth groups, come amid a series of demonstrations over the past months that have focused on issues such as unemployment, housing shortages and perceived restrictions on freedom of expression.

The activists allege that police have increased raids on meeting places, detained protesters without charge and intensified surveillance of social‑media accounts linked to the movement. Government officials, when approached for comment, cited the need to maintain public order and enforce existing laws, but did not provide detailed figures on arrests or detentions. International observers have called for transparent investigations into the alleged repression, while the protestors continue to organize rallies and online campaigns, underscoring a persistent demand for broader political reforms.