Protesters associated with the #Genz212 movement vandalized and set fire to a banking agency in Salé between 7:07 PM and 9:06 PM UTC on October 1st, 2025. The group also reportedly invaded a Banque Populaire establishment in Salé, causing damage, and set fire to the headquarters of the Sidi Bibi group. These incidents occurred as demonstrations continued across Morocco, with reports of clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Meknes and Agadir. During this reporting window, demonstrators in Salé also reportedly vandalized police cars. In Taza, protesters chanted "We want health and not football" earlier today, according to witnesses. The #Genz212 protests have been ongoing, with previous reports indicating clashes and property damage in cities like Casablanca, Agadir, and Béni Mellal. Authorities in Morocco had previously banned further demonstrations citing legal infractions. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, Rashid Al-Khalafi, stated earlier that recent gatherings failed to adhere to legal requirements. The protests are reportedly linked to dissatisfaction over health services and other grievances.
