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information about cultural and community events in Rabat. Events
in Casablanca, Fez, Tangier and throughout Morocco of possible interest to readers
are included. Updated weekly each Thursday. Compiled as a community
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04/28 Week in Review: News clips from Morocco
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04/14 Week in Review: News clips from Morocco
04/07 Week in Review: News clips from Morocco
03/31 Week in Review: News clips from
Morocco
Compiled weekly by Mhamed El Kadi in Morocco and posted each Saturday on this site
MOROCCO
IN TRANSITION: The
early reign of Mohammed VI, king of Morocco since July 1999, inspired hope that
the late King Hassan II’s "years of
lead"—marked by severe political repression — were over for good.
Within weeks Mohammed VI had sacked his father’s
hated right-hand man, Interior Minister Driss Basri. The new king declared
war on corruption, poverty and neglect
of Morocco’s marginalized northern regions. But beginning in the fall of 2000,
the Moroccan government commenced
a fresh crackdown on press freedom and human rights activists. Morocco’s
economy continues to stagnate, portending
ever greater popular discontent.
As hopes dim for rapid political and economic change, attention has shifted from the personal qualities of Mohammed VI to the deeply entrenched interests that surround the monarchy, and inhibit the growth of democracy in Morocco. The spring 2001 issue of Middle East Report, "Morocco in Transition," examines the prospects for transformation in Morocco beyond the high-profile royal succession. For details click here. PDF version of News Release.
Friends of Morocco members in good standing will receive a copy of this report as a Membership Premium. To subscribe to Middle East Report or to order individual copies, contact Blackwell Publishers at 1-800-835-6770. Information also available at http://www.merip.org
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From
Privilege to Prison in Morocco.
By Nora Boustany. Washington Post. Friday, April 20, 2001; Page A22
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ANOTHER
CASABLANCA: CREATING CLASSIC VIDEOS.
By JAMES COATES . April 22, 2001
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Low-fat
stew pleases with Moroccan flavor.
The Baltimore Sun. Associated Press. April 25, 2001
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Moroccan
leaders take a hard line on Islamists.
Apr 26 2001 12:00:00:000AM Business Day 1st Edition
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BY HELEN DUNMORE, The Sunday Times. FRIDAY APRIL 27 2001
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The
Colonization of the Muslim Woman.
By Shahina Siddiqui. Published Wednesday April 25, 2001
Copyright: http://www.iviews.com
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Hinde Taarji, freelance journalist based in Casablanca.
For years, Moroccan member of parliament Badia Skalli has put her long-standing loyalty to the Socialist Party before her feminist beliefs. Now she is at the centre of a tough battle.
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Jemâa-el-Fna's
thousand and one nights
The oral traditions of Marrakesh's famous square are unique in the world for their richness and variety. They are also the roots of a new concept: humanity's oral and intangible heritage.
Juan Goytisolo, Spanish writer.
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As
time goes by, Tech prof plans digital 'Casablanca
George Edmonson - Staff The Atlantic Journal Constitution.
Thursday, April 12, 2001
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MOROCCO: GET THE DUNE BUG.
By BILL TODD
SATURDAY, 14 APRIL, 2001
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Morocco's
Survivors Activists shed light on 'dark years
Claudia Brown, Chronicle Foreign Service
Friday April 13, 2001. San Francisco Chronicle.
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Tea in the Sahara.
April 14 2001
By Hanson R. Hosein, a former NBC News Middle East producer.
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Middle East
Wars: US Involvements from Jefferson to Bush
Ambassador Richard Parker
March 28, 2000 Summary by Paul Dyer
Ambassador Richard Parker, former US ambassador to Algeria, Lebanon, and Morocco, and noted historian on American involvements in Middle East wars, spoke at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies on Wednesday, March 28. Ambassador Parker has published conference volumes on the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Currently, he is researching the confrontation between the US Navy and the Barbary states of North Africa in the early 19th century in the process of writing a diplomatic history of US relations with North Africa. His remarks focused on the confrontation between the US Navy and the Barbary states and establishment of diplomatic ties with these states.
Morocco's
Berbers Battle to Keep From Losing Their Culture Arab minority forces majority
to abandon native language. Friday, March 16, 2001
On San Francisco Chronicle.
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Morocco
slow to implement long-awaited reforms.
Updated 8:17 AM ET March 19, 2001
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Human Right Watch Report, March 2001.
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Hicham
El Guerrouj organises the 1st International road race in Berkane.
Mohammed Benchrif
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To
the land of henna and kohl, Avon calls.
For centuries, Moroccan women have enhanced their beauty by drawing upon the resources available. Now, Avon is calling on all Casablanca complexions.
By Elisabetta Anna Coletti, Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. 29-Mar-01
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Hamid
El Gnawi/ Saha Koyo (Wea/Atlantic/Detour)
by Ted Swedenburg, PopMatters Music Critic
A review of a Gnaoui Music.
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