November 20
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U.S. State Department Reports On Human Rights Practices - Western Sahara [document]
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Moroccan Occupying Forces Assault Young Saharawi in Occupied El Aaiun
SPS
Two cars belonging to the Moroccan auxiliary forces attacked Saturday evening without any reason or warning the young Saharawi Hamdi Labkam, where he was touring Al-Jimal market in... Read more »
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Spanish United Left Reiterates Support for Saharawi People
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The General Coordinator of the United Left in the Province of Asturias Mr. Manuel Gonzalez Orviz has reiterated his party's support to the struggle of the Saharawi and Palestinian... Read more »
November 19
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HM the King Orders Immediate Setting Up of Moroccan Field Hospital in Gaza Strip
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI ordered the immediate setting up of a Moroccan field hospital in the Gaza strip, spokesperson of the palace Abdelhak Lamrini said on Sunday in a statement. Read more »
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HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Chairs in Rabat 2011-2012 Football Throne Cup Final
MAP
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid chaired, on Sunday at the Moulay Abdellah sports complex in Rabat, the football Throne Cup final, season 2011-2012, played by Raja of Casablanca and AS FAR... Read more »
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Algeria 'Is Not Involved' in the Conflict of Western Sahara - UN
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The Resident Coordinator of the United Nations system in Algeria, Mr. Mamadou Mbaye said Sunday in Algiers that Algeria "is not involved" in the conflict between the POLISARIO... Read more »
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Morocco Car Crashes Spur New Laws - Crack Down On Road Offences Applies to All - Benkirane
Moroccan American Center for Policy
Traffic accidents claim 4,000 lives every year in Morocco. To curb the string of fatal incidents, the police need to crack down on offences, even those committed by high-profile... Read more »
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ANHRI Condemns the Sentences Issued Against Two of Human Rights Advocates [press release]
HRInfo
ANHRI condemns the sentences for periods ranging between a year and three years against two of the human rights advocates. Read more »
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'Les Chevaux De Dieu' Tops Brussels Film Fest
Magharebia
Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch's "Les Chevaux de Dieu" won the 12th Mediterranean Film Festival of Brussels on Saturday (November 17th), MAP reported. Read more »
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Tangier Summit Supports Defence Co-Operation
Magharebia
The 5th MEDays international forum wrapped up Saturday (November 17th) in Morocco, MAP reported. The "Tangier Declaration" issued at the conclusion of the Euro-Med summit proposed... Read more »
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Polisario Front Encourages Dialogue and a Peaceful Resolution for Malian Crisis
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Ould Salek said "the Polisario Front encourages Malians to find a peaceful solution to the crisis at the national level through dialogue... Read more »
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Eucoco Denounces European Citizens' Expulsion By Morocco From Occupied Al-Aiun
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European Coordination of support to the Saharawi people (EUCOCO) denounced the expulsion by Morocco, of European parliamentarians, journalists and activists of human rights from... Read more »
November 18
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Tangier Hosts African Handball Club Championships
Magharebia
The 34th African Handball Clubs Championship kicked off Thursday (November 15th) in Morocco. Event hosts Ittihad Tanger defeated Police Club of Rwanda 51-20 in the opening clash. Read more »
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Magharebia
Moroccan club COD Meknes hired former KAC Kenitra coach Youssef Lemrini to replace Abderrahim Talib, MAP reported on Thursday (November 15th). Club president Abdelmjid Abou Khadija... Read more »
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Morocco Car Crashes Spur New Laws
Magharebia
Morocco has the highest rate of traffic accidents in the entire Arab world. A raft of new measures aims to change that grim title. Read more »
November 17
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HM the King Sends Message to Participants in 17th Session of Moulay Ali Cherif Autumn University
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI sent, on Friday, a message to the participants in the 17th session of Moulay Ali Cherif Autumn University, under the theme "Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef,... Read more »
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HM King Mohammed VI Performs Friday Prayer At Abou Bakr Assidiq Mosque in Marrakech
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, performed Friday prayer at the Abou Bakr Assidiq mosque in Marrakech. Read more »
November 16
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UN Western Sahara Envoy Tours Maghreb
Magharebia
Amid unprecedented security challenges in the Sahel and the Maghreb, the Western Sahara conflict "cannot be allowed to stand still", the UN envoy says. Read more »
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EU Deputies Urge Morocco to Comply With International Legitimacy in Western Sahara
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A number of European deputies reiterated call on Morocco to comply with the international legitimacy and resolution of the United Nations that call for the right of Saharawi people... Read more »
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Morocco Launches Job Training Projects
Magharebia
Morocco's annual solidarity initiative is focused on preparing young people for work. Read more »
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Magharebia
Morocco lost 1-0 to Togo in a friendly match played Wednesday (November 14th) in Casablanca, Lions de l'Atlas reported. The game was part of CAN preparations. Read more »
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Tunisian Foreign Minister Visits Morocco
Magharebia
King Mohammed VI on Wednesday (November 14th) welcomed Tunisian Foreign Minister Rafik Abdessalam to Morocco, MAP reported. Read more »
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HM the King Receives Emissary of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI received, on Thursday at the Marrakech royal palace, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and emissary of HH... Read more »
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HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa Chairs Opening Ceremony of 5th International Congress of African Women
MAP
HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa chaired, on Thursday in Casablanca, the opening ceremony of the 5th International Congress of African Women, held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed... Read more »
November 15
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Africa Loses Out On Foreign Exchange
TrustMedia
The currency black market has made it as far as Algeria’s national assembly. Read more »
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