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The group, inspired by the pro-democracy protests in the Arab world, takes its name from the date of its first demonstration and has faced tough resistance from the state security forces.
"We dispersed in three groups. The police followed us through the lanes of (the old quarter) of Rabat," Najib Chawki said.
"At least three people were clubbed by police," he added.
A protester told AFP that more than a thousand young people demonstrated in a popular section of Casablanca.
"Suddenly, the security forces came out and we were dispersed by force," Ahmed Mediany said.
Sunday marked the fourth time leaders of the February 20 Movement called for peaceful demonstrations, which in March prompted the king to announce plans for constitutional reform.
An official commission is expected to present proposals for reform next month. The king has pledged to create a clearer separation of powers and to reinforce the prime minister's authority.
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"We dispersed in three groups. The police followed us through the lanes of (the old quarter) of Rabat," Najib Chawki said.
"At least three people were clubbed by police," he added.
A protester told AFP that more than a thousand young people demonstrated in a popular section of Casablanca.
"Suddenly, the security forces came out and we were dispersed by force," Ahmed Mediany said.
Sunday marked the fourth time leaders of the February 20 Movement called for peaceful demonstrations, which in March prompted the king to announce plans for constitutional reform.
An official commission is expected to present proposals for reform next month. The king has pledged to create a clearer separation of powers and to reinforce the prime minister's authority.
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