Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election Amid Low Youth Turnout

Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election Amid Low Youth Turnout

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Early results from Morocco's legislative elections indicate a leading party close to the king, while voter turnout has dropped to its lowest in nearly twenty years. This decline in participation is notably marked among young voters, coinciding with rising economic frustrations as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup.

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