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“No World Cup, Health Comes First” — Youth-Led Protests Sweep Morocco Over $2 billion Stadium Plan For 2030

Morocco’s plan to build the world’s largest football stadium ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup has sparked nationwide protests, with many accusing the government of misplaced priorities.

“I am protesting because I want my country to be better. I don’t want to leave Morocco, and I don’t want to resent my country for choosing to stay,” said 25-year-old communications manager Hajar Belhassan.

The youth-led movement, Gen Z 212, organized via Discord and TikTok, began demonstrations on 27 September across 10 cities under slogans like “No World Cup, health comes first” and “We want hospitals not football stadiums.”

Their demands include free quality education, affordable housing, better healthcare, job creation, and adopting English as the second language. Anger grew after eight women died in a poorly equipped maternity ward in Agadir last month, exposing deep flaws in Morocco’s healthcare system.

Police have arrested over 400 protesters, with three deaths reported after violent clashes in Lqliaa. “It breaks my heart to see young, educated and peaceful people faced with arbitrary arrests,” Ms. Belhassan said.

One protester, Hakim, 23, added: “My father had a stroke… If we didn’t have savings for private care, he would’ve died. What am I gaining from a country that is not providing healthcare or education?”

Authorities say the protests have injured 260 police officers and 20 demonstrators. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has expressed openness to dialogue, but protesters insist they will continue until “concrete change” is seen.

While many Moroccans remain proud to host the World Cup, Ms. Belhassan summed up the movement’s sentiment: "We love football, it is in our blood. But we are missing the foundations. Sure, let’s build stadiums, but let’s also build our education and health systems.

https://thenigerialawyer.com/no-world-cup-health-comes-first-youth-led-protests-sweep-morocco-over-2bn-stadium-plan-for-2030/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hqPwDkURTY

These are serious youths over there.

They know what they want and go for it.

Do African leaders have a collective affiliation with corruption?

Okay. Every citizen go fight for him own. 10 more characters.

like seriously they should hide this post from Agbero union members Biko.they gave nigerians agbero chairman and travel outside

Of course, they have the rights to set their priorities by themselves 👇

"We love football, it is in our blood. But we are missing the foundations. Sure, let’s build stadiums, but let’s also build our education and health systems.


Unfortunately here in Nigeria, we are not unanimous in our priorities. Each region/tribe has its own priority and they will rather pursue it than dwelling on any nationwide priority.

Nigeria and South west youths left the group chat

Over here, Yoruba people won't protest against thier brother,
tomorrow Igbo man won't protest against his brother,
next tomorrow Arewa man won't protest against his brother
The circle continue and you wonder why Nigeria is like this,
I must have offended the earth for them to allow me come from Nigeria, like wetin I do to deserve this punishment

These are youths who know what they want.


Not what we have here....

If na Nigeria now them for don tag dem Obedients or haters of Nigeria.

Funny thing is that these people who refer to anyone who criticizes the gov't as Obedients are same people who demonized GEJ and no one called them names.

I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE NEPAL
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE MADAGASCAR
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE MOROCCO
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE REVOLUTION

THESE I HAVE SEEN

A $2bn stadium should be able to take one to heaven. If not, bust it.

If our youths can protest peacefully like this without the FG hijacking it with tugs? 🤔

So many haters of Nigeria wants this type of thing to be done. Youths protesting but that's dead on Arrival. Wike won't allow that in Abuja, Sanwo Olu won't allow that in Lagos either

Nice one. They know their priorities. Venue should be changed to developed country.

If Morocco youth can protest despite the modern social amenities and social warfare when compared to others especially Nigeria , then Nigeria youths are just as fearful as a dead lion

Kennyfancy:
Over here, Yoruba people won't protest against thier brother,
tomorrow Igbo man won't protest against his brother,
next tomorrow Arewa man won't protest against his brother
The circle continue and you wonder why Nigeria is like this,
I must have offended the earth for them to allow me come from Nigeria, like wetin I do to deserve this punishment

Exactly, Nigeria is so complex and unfortunately our politicians knows how to use that better

[you sure author=thisisit post=137034313]I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE NEPAL
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE MADAGASCAR
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE MOROCCO
I SEE A NEW NIGERIA LIKE REVOLUTION

THESE I HAVE SEEN[/quote]

I thought FIFA provides money to sponsor the hosting tourney
Or am I wrong?

Btw, hosting such huge tournaments provides job opportunities and adds a lot to the country's economy

“I am protesting because I want my country to be better. I don’t want to leave Morocco, and I don’t want to resent my country for choosing to stay,” said 25-year-old communications manager Hajar Belhassan.

Unfortunately, in my Country, we don't look at the message, we look at who made the comment. Is he Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa?

Then, others who have long since left the country and are enjoying good governance in an organised country with their families will praise a failed government, while those suffering in Nigeria will support it.

We are not ready yet.

Way to go. Get priorities right before entertainment.

Hospitals, Schools, Roads before Stadium.

Kennyfancy:
Over here, Yoruba people won't protest against thier brother,
tomorrow Igbo man won't protest against his brother,
next tomorrow Arewa man won't protest against his brother
The circle continue and you wonder why Nigeria is like this,
I must have offended the earth for them to allow me come from Nigeria, like wetin I do to deserve this punishment

💯 you’re the first person I see here that think with wella I pray God continue to increase ur wisdom and knowledge

Apcnewrecruit:
So many haters of Nigeria wants this type of thing to be done. Youths protesting but that's dead on Arrival. Wike won't allow that in Abuja, Sanwo Olu won't allow that in Lagos either

how can sanwo olu accept? with a lot of enemies that want to destroy every good infrastructure that is not available and will never be available in their home state.

Such protests could hardly succeed in Nigeria because no unity. The politicians have infiltrated their ranks to believe that each ethnic nationality hate the other.

See what's happening now. No unity. Trade Fair complex is viewed as a conglomeration of southeast Business interests. Therefore, the demolition of their wares and complexes is entirely theirs. So, says Lagosians of southwest extraction.

Until this hateful attitude is stopped, nothing tangible is expected to come from the people to chart a common front.

Genuine concern. At least the government and its supporters won’t be able to point fingers at the opposition for it.

Apcnewrecruit:
So many haters of Nigeria wants this type of thing to be done. Youths protesting but that's dead on Arrival. Wike won't allow that in Abuja, Sanwo Olu won't allow that in Lagos either

I pray Nigeria happen to u so ur eyes should open and reason well with ur brain

Had it been here, they would have been #tag, this is our Casablanca

FIFA should stop forcing poor countries to fund their business, most Developing countries never make the money they spend on these events

Apcnewrecruit:
So many haters of Nigeria wants this type of thing to be done. Youths protesting but that's dead on Arrival. Wike won't allow that in Abuja, Sanwo Olu won't allow that in Lagos either

what happens to Anambala or starting it anywhere in sad yeast? Una won burn Lagos like you did with the end sars Abi? We are wiser now