Morocco’s February 20 movement may have lost its momentum, but its legacy is still alive
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News about the struggle for democracy in Morocco. Morocco is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "Power is held by the king and his close advisers even after recent constitutional revisions and promises of democracy". Also check out our articles on Africa, Western Sahara and our section on World Democracy.
VIDEO: Protesters Demand Release of Jailed Moroccan Activist
Crowds are demanding the release of the jailed head of an opposition group and other activists
Hints of Moroccan Arab Spring in New Protests
Death of famous Tunisian street vendor is remembered as protests hint at a Moroccan Arab Spring
What to Expect in Moroccan Parliamentary Election
Opposition groups hope to gain during the crucial Moroccan Parliamentary election but rules unfair
The Sad Lessons From the Arab Spring’s Collapse
Ethnic violence has led to a re-entrenchment of dictatorship following the Arab Spring’s collapse
No End in Sight For Western Sahara Crisis of Decades
Morocco’s King has little interest in a just solution to half century of Western Sahara crisis
Boycotts Dog Morocco Local Election Contest
Persistent public concern over fairness of polls has cast pall over planned Morocco local election
Arab Spring Year Four: Nation by Nation Analysis
Violence, religious extremism and struggling peaceful democracy movements in Arab Spring Year Four
Morocco’s Berbers Mark New Year With Celebrations
Berbers mark New Year in rural Morocco but face daunting challenges in modern world as celebrations begin with push for recognized national holiday
Peaceful Western Sahara Protesters Abused
Forgotten conflict simmers under surface of Morocco tensions as Western Sahara protesters abused
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