How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.
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Notable Quotes
""I have no hope for this election. I'm ashamed of our political scene. It's a complete circus.""
— Siham Azeroual , Activist
""As a young person, I don't have much hope. I joined this party because they wanted more Gen Z faces and they are allowing us to speak freely about our demands.""
— Hamza El Kharroubi , Activist
""We want justice for the families of those who died crossing to Ceuta. We want compensation for their families.""
— Hamza El Kharroubi , Activist
Key People
Current Prime Minister of Morocco.
President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation advocating for players' family presence.
A young activist running for parliament with the Environment and Sustainable Development Party.
An environmental activist living in the Atlas region of Morocco.
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Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.
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