2011–2012 Moroccan protests

2011–2012 Moroccan protests
2011–2012 Moroccan protests
Part of the Arab Spring
	Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Casablanca on 15 May 2011
Date	20 February 2011 – 23 September 2012; (1 year, 7 months and 3 days)
Location	Morocco
Caused by	Police brutality; Electoral fraud; Political censorship; Widespread corruption; High unemployment; Utility costs; No minimum wage;
Goals	Constitutional reforms
Methods	Demonstrations; Civil disobedience; Boycott; Online activism; Riots;
Concessions	A Constitutional Commission was appointed by King Mohammed VI to draft a new constitution.; The Prime minister was given de facto power to appoint his cabinet. The king was to remain head of the judiciary and the security forces.; A referendum was organised for 1 July 2011 to allow Moroccans to vote for or against the new constitution. The constitution passed by 98.5%.; Parliamentary elections were held on 25 November.;
Casualties
Death(s)	6
Injuries	128

The Moroccan protests are a series of demonstrations across Morocco which occurred from 20 February 2011 to the fall of 2012. They were part of the larger Arab Spring protests. The protests were organized by the 20 February Movement.

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