162 years in prison for 17 of the "Generation Z" detainees in Morocco… Calls to address the roots of the crisis

The Court of Appeal in Agadir issued sentences totaling 162 years in effective imprisonment for 17 defendants on Wednesday, following recent riots and vandalism in the area.

The sentences ranged from 3 to 15 years in effective imprisonment and included charges related to "committing acts of violence, vandalism, and threatening public security".

The case has sparked widespread discussion in human rights and political circles, with activists calling for the need to address the deep-rooted causes of violence among youth, rather than relying solely on security solutions.

Observers believe that these events reflect increasing social tension between the youth generation known as "Generation Z" and official institutions, amid repeated demands for improvements in economic and social conditions.