Tag Archives: Moroccan people

Fighting Terrorism, the Moroccan Way

December 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

On December 25 Moroccan Ministry of Interior issued a communique announcing that Moroccan security services have broken up a six-member cell that recruited young Moroccans embracing with jihadist thought. According to the statement, the new recruits were sent to the … read more »

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Africa: ‘Arabs Hate Black People’

October 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Jannie Schipper, Radio Netherlands African migrants in Morocco feel victimised by the locals, and Moroccans in their turn are sometimes scared of the newcomers. The lack of understanding between the two groups is deep, as Radio Netherlands Worldwide’s Jannie … read more »

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Doves, roses help illiterate Moroccans vote

November 26, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Ballots for Friday’s parliamentary elections in Morocco featured symbols for each party such as a rose, a dove or a tractor to help illiterate voters identify them. A total of 33 symbols have been employed to represent the … read more »

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Moroccans protest polls, violence in the capital

October 24, 2011 by benim

Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated in cities across the country on Sunday, calling for a boycott of early parliamentary polls next month whose outcome will be key to the future of reforms crafted by the royal palace. The protests are the … read more »

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Thousands protest on Morocco king’s allegiance day

August 1, 2011 by benim

Thousands of Moroccans marched on Sunday to press the Arab world’s longest-ruling dynasty to relinquish more of its sweeping powers and stamp out corruption. The protests coincided with the holding of a centuries-old Be’ya, or allegiance ceremony, where hundreds of … read more »

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Moroccan king urges prompt elections

July 31, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed called on Saturday for prompt parliamentary polls to expedite a new constitution that reduces his powers, after months of protests inspired by revolts in Tunisia and Egypt. At the helm of the Arab world’s longest-serving … read more »

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Morocco referendum ‘was rigged’

July 12, 2011 by benim

Rabat – A human rights group on Tuesday said Moroccan authorities violated their obligation of impartiality by using religion and the media to promote a “yes” vote in the recent constitutional referendum. “The use of mosques and [Islamic] brotherhoods as … 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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Moroccan trade union urges reform vote boycott

June 21, 2011 by benim

One of Morocco’s biggest trade unions urged its members on Monday to boycott voting in a July 1 referendum for a reformed constitution led by King Mohammed, adding weight to a youth-led movement’s opposition to the plan. After some of … read more »

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Moroccan youths protest despite ban

June 5, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of young Moroccans on Sunday flouted a government ban and held a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Rabat as authorities promised not to crack down on protesters, officials and demonstrators said. Protests calling for reforms have shaken the kingdom since … read more »

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Morocco adopts anti-corruption plan: official

April 1, 2011 by benim

A committee of ministers presided over by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI adopted a draft anti-corruption law Friday, an official said, following street protests calling for political reform. “A committee of ministers has adopted, under the supervision of the king, a … read more »

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