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Morocco articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Is Morocco’s ‘Arab Spring’ Moment Finally Here?

August 14, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Is Morocco's 'Arab Spring' Moment Finally Here?

Hundreds of Moroccans rallied against their government following a fiery suicide by a cart driver. This isn’t the first time this has happened.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Morocco

Moroccan Journalist Maati Monjib Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison

February 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Moroccan Journalist Maati Monjib

There a new post about the plight of Moroccan journalist Maati Monjib written published at the Committee to Protect Journalists. Take a look: The Court of First Instance in Rabat, Morocco, yesterday convicted Maati Monjib, co-founder of the Moroccan Association for Investigative Journalism, of fraud and endangering state security, and sentenced him to one year […]

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Morocco, Political Dissidents

Police Use Water Cannons on Protesting Moroccan Teachers

April 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Moroccan Police Use Water Cannons on Protesting Teachers

Moroccan police used water cannons Thursday to disperse thousands of young protesting teachers in Rabat, according to witnesses and a video posted online.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Education, Morocco

Morocco’s Arab Spring Anniversary Brings Reflection and Beatings

February 24, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Morocco: Arab Spring Anniversary Brings Reflection, Beatings

Moroccan Arab Spring anniversary marks eight years after the spirit of activism was born in this North African kingdom with several demonstrations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Arab Spring, Democracy Protests, Morocco

Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed

February 11, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ in Facebook Post Must be Freed

Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Morocco, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Iranian World Cup Fans Unfurl Banner in Support of Women

June 15, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iranian World Cup Fans

The banner read “#NoBan4Women” and “Support Iranian Women to Attend Stadiums” during the match against Morocco

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Morocco, Women Voting Rights

VIDEO: Feminism and Censorship in Arab Comic Books

April 18, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Censorship in Arab Comic Books

Lebanese comic book artist Zainab Fasiki recently gave a talk on the interplay of feminism with Arab world’s censorship

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Feminism, Lebanon, Middle East, Morocco, Political Artwork, Women and Democracy

Making Sense of the Recent Moroccan Protest Movement

June 4, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Moroccan Protest Movement

Morocco’s February 20 movement may have lost its momentum, but its legacy is still alive

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Arab Spring, Democracy Protests, Morocco

VIDEO: Protesters Demand Release of Jailed Moroccan Activist

June 2, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Release of Jailed Moroccan Activist

Crowds are demanding the release of the jailed head of an opposition group and other activists

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Morocco, Political Dissidents

Hints of Moroccan Arab Spring in New Protests

November 2, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Moroccan Arab Spring

Death of famous Tunisian street vendor is remembered as protests hint at a Moroccan Arab Spring

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Arab Spring, Morocco, Tunisia

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