February 20 movement
On anniversary of uprising, Moroccans continue to demand political freedom and economic security
Demonstrations were organized on February 19 and 20, in several cities in the country, despite the state’s attempt to thwart them
Thousands protest rising inflation amid government inaction in Morocco
Protests were held in Morocco on the anniversary of the February 20 movement of 2011 that was part of the popular Arab Spring uprisings in the region. The movement had led to the adoption of a new constitution and other political reforms in Morocco
Moroccan elections spring a surprise with long-time ruling Islamist party thrown out of power
Two of the country’s main liberal parties emerged as the biggest parties in the 395-member parliament in the provisional results announced on Thursday by the interior minister
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