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Moroccan opposition warns of silent majority

November 28, 2011 by benim

Morocco’s parliamentary election shows most people are not interested in King Mohammed’s reforms, the main opposition group said, vowing to push ahead with protests to press for a constitutional monarchy and an end to corruption. Final results from Friday’s vote, … read more »

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Turnout key as Moroccans vote for king’s reforms

July 1, 2011 by benim

Morocco’s King Mohammed is widely tipped to win Friday’s referendum on a revised constitution he has offered to placate “Arab Spring” street protests, but a low voter turnout could still spur demands for bolder changes. Morocco’s so-called “February 20″ street … read more »

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Many wounded as Moroccan police beat protestors

May 23, 2011 by benim

Moroccan police beat protesters who defied a ban on demonstrations across the country on Sunday, leading to arrests and dozens of injuries, some of them life threatening, witnesses said. The violence appears to signal a tougher government line against the … read more »

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