November 15
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Report Uncovers Abuse, Weak Enforcement of Child Labor Laws [press release]
HRW
Girls as young as 8 endure physical abuse and work long hours for little pay as domestic workers in Morocco. Read more »
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Hm the King Receives Tunisian Foreign Minister
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI received, Wednesday in the Royal Palace of Marrakech, visiting Tunisian Foreign Minister, Rafik Abdessalem. Read more »
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MAP
The growth and development dynamic witnessed in the city of Benguerir, on the back of HM King Mohammed VI's initiatives, was spurred anew on Wednesday thanks to structuring... Read more »
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Monti for Just and Lasting Solution to the Western Sahara Conflict
SPS
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Mario Monti, has expressed his hope that the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara,... Read more »
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Algeria, Italy Reaffirm Sahrawi People Right to Self-Determination
SPS
Algeria and Italy reaffirmed Wednesday in Algiers the right of Sahrawi people to self-determination in conformity with the international legality and to the UN resolutions. Read more »
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Foreign Minister Confers With King of Morocco in Marrakesh
Tunis Afrique Presse
King Mohamed VI of Morocco commended the progress of the fraternal and co-operation relations binding Morocco and Tunisia, reiterating hope to see the Tunisian people achieve their... Read more »
November 14
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Morocco - the Police Forces Repress the Sharai Demonstration Violently Which Led to Several Injuries
HRInfo
ANHRI condemns repressing the peaceful demonstrations that took place in "ElYoen" and "Klimim" to memorize the second anniversary of "Akdim Ezk", through using the excessive force... Read more »
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Handball Teams Leave for Morocco for African Cups
ANGOP
The senior males and females teams of 1º de Agosto, as well as the female team of Petro de Luanda, are to arrive this Wednesday in Tanger City, Morocco, where they will... Read more »
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Families of Gdeim Izik Prisoners Organize Sit-in Before Moroccan Jail 'Sale 2'
SPS
The Families of the Saharawi political prisoners "Group of Gleam Izik" accredited at the Moroccan jail sale 2 have organized peaceful sit-in before the jail, said Saharawi rights... Read more »
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Morocco Ready for Togo Friendly
Magharebia
Morocco coach Rachid Taoussi on Monday (November 12th) said that the Wednesday game against visitors Togo would be a good opportunity for the Atlas Lions to build cohesion and... Read more »
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Compensation Fund Strains Morocco Budget
Magharebia
The kingdom's premier social safety net is in need of urgent changes to stabilise costs, according to officials. Read more »
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Trans-Saharan Film Festival Wraps Up in Zagora
Magharebia
The 9th annual Trans-Saharan Film Festival of Zagora on Sunday (November 11th) bestowed the top prize on Moroccan screenwriter Houssine Chani, MAP reported. His script for "Le... Read more »
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WSRW Urges EU to Refrain From Concluding Fishing Agreement With Morocco
SPS
Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) called on the European Union to back UN efforts to resolve Western Sahara conflict, by refraining from concluding fishing agreement with... Read more »
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Book Review - Rediscover Africa's Lost Kingdoms
Observer
Gus Casely-Hayford, a Ghanaian historian living in Britain, gives us what we have been awaiting for long: a detailed, insightful and fascinating look at the history of some of the... Read more »
November 13
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Amidst Series of Meetings, UN Envoy Urges Resolution to Western Sahara Crisis
UN News
Amid the rising threat of extremist elements in Africa's Sahel region, the dispute over Western Sahara must be resolved before lingering hostilities consume the North African... Read more »
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Tunisia Kicks Off Football Season
Magharebia
A new season is under way in Tunisia while FAR Rabat continue to dominate Moroccan football. Read more »
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Morocco Reacts to Terror Arrests
Magharebia
Some Moroccans are sceptical of recent terror arrests while others praise authorities for taking pro-active measures against security threats. Read more »
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Hm the King Chairs Council of Ministers
MAP
HM King Mohammed VI chaired, on Monday at the royal palace of Marrakech, a Council of Ministers. Read more »
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MAP
The royal solicitude for training, the development of youth competences and the promotion of sport was mirrored a new through projects launched and inaugurated, on Monday, by HM... Read more »
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Police Aiming for Semis Spot in Morocco
New Times
POLICE handball club head trainer is optimistic his team will stage a good performance on their debut in the 34 Africa club championships which gets underway tomorrow in Morocco. Read more »
November 12
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Tunisian, Moroccan Women Win African Tennis Titles
Magharebia
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur won the 12th Tennis CAN title in Dakar, after defeating Egyptian Mai El Kamash in the Friday (November 9th) final 6-3, 6-2. Read more »
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Rains Add to Worries of Moroccans in Shantytowns
Magharebia
Morocco's rainy season may be relieving farmers, but in poor urban neighbourhoods, it adds further difficulties to an already hard life. Read more »
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Polisario Denounces Expulsion of International Observers From Occupied Western Sahara
SPS
The POLISARIO denounces the expulsion of international observers and journalists from occupied Western Sahara by the Moroccan authorities, indicated the President of Republic and... Read more »
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Demonstration Outside Morocco's Embassy in Rome for Release of Saharawi Political Detainees
SPS
A group of Italian activists, friends of the Saharawi people, organized Saturday a demonstration outside Morocco's embassy in Rome to demand the release of the Saharawi political... Read more »
November 11
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President of Republic Condemns Expulsion of International Observers
SPS
President of Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front has condemned the expulsion of 22 international observers from occupied territories by the Moroccan authorities... Read more »
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