Three people were killed and others injured in Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in anti-government protests that initially rallied for social justice reforms. The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organised online by a loosely formed, anonymous youth group calling itself "GenZ 212." The group has used platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and the gaming app Discord to mobilise support. Security forces had to use firearms in self-defence after tear gas failed to stop the group from storming into the security forces (gendarmerie) facility, local authorities said. The GenZ 212 movement is inspired by similar youth-led protests in Asia and Latin America.