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Youth Frustration and Migration Shadow Morocco’s Election
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In Short: Moroccans cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a mass migration crisis and youth protests.
Moroccans cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a mass migration crisis and youth protests highlighted widespread discontent among young people.
The election, which saw only about four percent of registered voters aged 18 to 24, comes less than two months after tens of thousands of mainly young Moroccans rushed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
On the campaign trail, parties focused on promises to improve quality of life in Morocco, addressing concerns over unemployment and inequality.
Elfehaim, quoted by AFP, said Morocco's sporting investments were viewed by some as out of step with the kingdom's socio-territorial priorities, including failing public services, rural isolation, and high unemployment.
Akhannouch faced widespread calls for his resignation during the youth-led Gen Z protests, reflecting the broader frustration among young Moroccans.
Others, like 55-year-old Karim Ennaciri, voted in the hopes that the election would bring about change.
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