(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Chanting anti-government slogans, the university student demonstrators on Sunday slammed police brutality and called for an immediate release of political prisoners.
The nationwide rallies followed violent clashes between peaceful protesters and police in the northeastern city of Taza.
Demonstrations against corruption, brutality and poverty have been held on an almost regular basis in Morocco over the past months.
Moroccans approved a new constitution put to referendum in July 2011, which was the first under the 12-year rule of King Mohammed VI.
The new constitution grants executive powers to a prime minister. However, the king remains the head of the military, religious authorities, and judiciary.
Moroccans, however, demand deeper reforms and further action to contain corruption and unemployment.
Morocco has been facing serious economic problems over the past few years, with high unemployment and rising levels of poverty.
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