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No violent tension in Morocco, minister says
[Arab News] Morocco's foreign minister says the absence of a security crackdown against recent street protests in his country show it does not have the same tension as other Arab nations that are facing unrest.Taieb Fassi Fihri says the demonstrations are a normal part of democratic life and will not force the government to change its course. He said Wednesday during a trip to Lisbon that "reforms are under way ... and they will continue." Thousands of Moroccans marched Sunday to demand economic, social and political improvements. The government says five people died in scattered violence. The main target of Sunday's rallies was parliament, though the protests also placed pressure on King Mohammed VI, who still holds absolute authority. Posted by: Fred 2011-02-25 |
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