Morocco, Western Sahara
Morocco and the Grand Bargain with US and Israel
Peoples Dispatch / December 24, 2020
According to the deal, the US will recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara territory in return for Morocco establishing diplomatic relations with Israel
Moroccan authorities use force to prevent pro-Palestine rally
The protesters were trying to take out a march opposing Morocco's deal to normalize its ties with Israel. In exchange for the deal, the US has agreed to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the occupied Western Sahara
Israel, Morocco, United States of America, Western Sahara
Sahrawis condemn US recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara
In return of US recognition of its rights over Western Sahara, Morocco has agreed to "normalize" its relations with Israel. The United Nations and the majority of the world does not recognize Moroccan claims of sovereignty over the territory.
Polisario Front denounces Moroccan aggression in Western Sahara
Peoples Dispatch / November 16, 2020
Moroccan forces entered the UN-designated buffer zone in the Western Sahara on Friday to attack a peaceful demonstration of Sahrawi people demanding independence from Moroccan occupation and a referendum for self-determination
Moroccan journalist Hamid el-Mahdaoui released from prison
Peoples Dispatch / July 21, 2020
A long-term critic of the government in Morocco, Mahdouni was arrested in 2017 for his alleged participation in the Hirak-Rif movement
Education unions in Morocco prevent private schools' profiteering from COVID-19 Crisis Fund
Peoples Dispatch / May 14, 2020
A federation of for-profit private schools, many of which are collecting fees during the lockdown without providing online classes or teachers' pay, had sought financial assistance through the COVID-19 fund
Morocco releases over 5,600 incarcerated people amid COVID-19 threat in prisons
Peoples Dispatch / April 06, 2020
Several human rights groups and organizations had appealed to the king for the release of all political prisoners and detainees, a large number of whom were part of the popular Rif protests in Morocco.
"Women are at the heart of struggles in Morocco"
Zoe PC / March 07, 2020
In the lead-up to International Women's Day, Azlaf Zahra of the Democratic Way in Morocco reflects on the importance of women's struggles in the country and the world
Left parties and others stage massive protests in Morocco
Peoples Dispatch / February 25, 2020
The protests were organised to demand the protection of human rights in the country and an improvement in the economic conditions of the people. Protesters also called on the government to release all political prisoners and work towards greater social equality and initiate democratic reforms in the Moroccon political system
Thousands of Moroccans protest Trump's Middle East Peace Plan for Palestine
The protest was also against the attempts by the Moroccan government to normalize ties with the state of Israel
Activists demand release of Sahrawi human rights defender
Mahfouda Bamba Lefkir, a prominent human rights activist from Sahrawi, has been arrested and sentenced to six months in prison by Moroccan authorities
Moroccans demand release of political prisoners from Rif movement
38 people are still being held in prison for participating in the protests in the Rif region against economic neglect, unemployment and state oppression
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