Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces in Morocco, as youth-led demonstrations continued for a fourth day.

Hundreds marched through the streets across Morocco on Tuesday night, demanding better social services and less corruption.

Protesters hurled stones at security forces, according to local media reports, while footage shows cars and banks being set alight.

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights has accused security forces of physically assaulting protesters and carrying out arbitrary arrests.

The demonstrations were organised on social media by a loosely formed youth group that calls itself GenZ 212.

In a statement posted late on Tuesday on its Facebook page, the group expressed “regret over acts of rioting or vandalism that affected public or private property”.

It also urged participants to remain peaceful and avoid any behaviour that could “undermine the legitimacy of our just demands”.

The protesters have been chanting slogans calling for improved health and education services, along with better employment opportunities.

BBC