Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
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.
Morocco Accused of Torture in Western Sahara
Simmering conflict and torture in Western Sahara takes new turn with Morocco accusation
Morocco Opposition Demand Elections and Democracy
Empty reforms and political stasis ignites deep discontent as Morocco opposition demand elections
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Massive Anti-Government Protest in Morocco
Civil society gaining strength and boldness in calls for political reform in anti-government protest in Morocco
Doctors Without Borders Leaves Morocco After Violence
Doctors Without Borders leaves Morocco in protest of repression of migrants looking to enter Spain
Forgotten North Africa People Suffers Behind Violence
Traditional media definitions of conflicts underestimate plight of a forgotten North Africa people
Morocco Could Gradually Reform Towards Democracy
Moderate monarchy in Morocco could gradually reform itself toward more democracy if prodded enough
Morocco Urged to End Repression of Dissenters
People have yearned to join in democratic spirit of the Arab Spring as Morocco urged to end repression system immediate
Morocco Anti-Corruption Video Maker Reveals Identity
Video of authorities in midst of corruption were made anonymously at first by Morocco anti-corruption video maker known by many as “Zorro” of Targuist