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Morocco rocked by violent clashes

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Violent clashes broke out in several Moroccan cities late Tuesday after days of protests over health and education reforms, local media reported.

Breakdown
  • A police van drove into protesters in Oujda, injuring one person. 4s
  • Protests began as peaceful calls for education and health care reforms. 15s
  • Clashes between protesters and security forces led to arrests and property damage. 35s
  • Human rights groups condemned the violence and repression as unprecedented. 46s
  • The government expressed willingness to address protesters' demands. 1m 18s
Protests