Morocco protests of 20 February 2011
From Swantje Boulouh-Bartschat, MA
not only in the geographical sense, Morocco is also in the days of "the Arab revolution 'is a marginal phenomenon dar. Successful despot expulsion in Tunisia, mass uprisings in Egypt and Algeria - there go Releases about 5 killed, 128 injured and almost as many people arrested in Morocco in this country almost as. But the wave of protest has now reached the westernmost country in the Islamic world - contrary to the view expressed in many places, where it remained quiet and the Moroccan people no need to protest. How much true is this assumption prove not only numerous, particularly on Youtube footage of popular demonstrations in several Moroccan cities.
prevail in the country despite a more liberal line of King Mohammed VI. serious shortcomings of social, political and economic. So already the end of last year were registered in Rabat such as student protests, which drew attention to the prospects of graduates. Last Sunday it finally came after another, each assembly to nationwide demonstrations. Of Oujda on Tangier and Fez to Marrakech and Agadir were demonstrations instead, the total number of participants is estimated at a few hundred to tens of thousands. So vague and uncertain at the same time this information is so varied are the demands of the demonstrators.
It is superficial and in contrast to other North African countries not to overthrow a monarch. Rather, the limitation of his powers is required, ie a constitutional monarchy, which already exists on paper - but only there. Other contributors include demands for elimination of corruption and enforce the freedom of the press, which has experienced compared to the reign of Hasan II (1961-1999) in recent years already loosening. But it still lags far behind what one sees in the democratic sense to press freedom. Corresponding difficulties can not therefore be the current reporting estimate from the country.
The coordinators of the national protests on 20 February 2011 are satisfied regardless of the number of participants - " Our demonstration would have been a success, even if one does not mobilize had so many people can -. The mere fact that it has taken place " And this is just the beginning . In fact, the call went to the protest via Facebook this week in the second round. But calls for counter-demonstrations are becoming increasingly common. Already in those days could therefore gather the Moroccan people again. It remains to be seen whether it is as before his seemingly boundless respect for the king compared to subjects and in contrast to the remains after the resignation of the respective monarchs and rulers shouting neighboring countries to call for power limitation. The memories along with it an iron hand 'ruling father Mohammed VI. to eleven years ago have not faded and are aware of according to at least parts of the Moroccan people about the changes by the young, modern king. But the high unemployment especially among young people, widespread corruption and the obvious deep divide between rich and poor, the popularity of "M 6" is (= Mohammed VI.) Be in over the long term.
"The beautiful Appearance of Democratic Change
(qantara.de / 02.22.2011)
interview with the Moroccan blogger Zineb El Rhazoui: it is one of the coordinators of the movement "20 February", the last Sunday about the campaign " I am Moroccan! " has mobilized a number of demonstrators at a march for democracy and social justice in several Moroccan cities. Claus Josten had a talk with her.
A call for removal on 20 February on Youtube:
a balance over 10 years reign of Mohammed VI. "The big misunderstanding? "
(qantara.de / 22.07.2009)
can After ten years of reign of King Mohammed VI. While some look back on political and economic successes. However, Morocco had during his reign, more and more transformed into an absolute monarchy, criticizing human rights activists. A balance of Sonja Hegasy. "Morocco wants a royal democracy"
(FAZ.net / 02.22.2011 / Joseph Hanimann) Get out:
Why are the protests from Morocco to the other! This battle cry of all demonstrations in the Arab world is not heard in Morocco. No one expects there to abdicate the monarch Mohammed VI. Instead, they hope, after democracy, a reform of the monarchy. were
From Swantje Boulouh-Bartschat, MA
not only in the geographical sense, Morocco is also in the days of "the Arab revolution 'is a marginal phenomenon dar. Successful despot expulsion in Tunisia, mass uprisings in Egypt and Algeria - there go Releases about 5 killed, 128 injured and almost as many people arrested in Morocco in this country almost as. But the wave of protest has now reached the westernmost country in the Islamic world - contrary to the view expressed in many places, where it remained quiet and the Moroccan people no need to protest. How much true is this assumption prove not only numerous, particularly on Youtube footage of popular demonstrations in several Moroccan cities.
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"There are a lot of social upheaval in Morocco: A desperate young generation dreams of Europe. The Islamists are growing stronger and would even win elections if they could be for. The ethnic group of the Berbers, Morocco's original inhabitants, feels discriminated against in the Arab-dominated society. In the Morocco-occupied Western Sahara is incubating a conflict that often leads to violent clashes "social dynamite in Morocco: The." Party king " on the powder keg (sn.at / 02.07.2011)
It is superficial and in contrast to other North African countries not to overthrow a monarch. Rather, the limitation of his powers is required, ie a constitutional monarchy, which already exists on paper - but only there. Other contributors include demands for elimination of corruption and enforce the freedom of the press, which has experienced compared to the reign of Hasan II (1961-1999) in recent years already loosening. But it still lags far behind what one sees in the democratic sense to press freedom. Corresponding difficulties can not therefore be the current reporting estimate from the country.
The coordinators of the national protests on 20 February 2011 are satisfied regardless of the number of participants - " Our demonstration would have been a success, even if one does not mobilize had so many people can -. The mere fact that it has taken place " And this is just the beginning . In fact, the call went to the protest via Facebook this week in the second round. But calls for counter-demonstrations are becoming increasingly common. Already in those days could therefore gather the Moroccan people again. It remains to be seen whether it is as before his seemingly boundless respect for the king compared to subjects and in contrast to the remains after the resignation of the respective monarchs and rulers shouting neighboring countries to call for power limitation. The memories along with it an iron hand 'ruling father Mohammed VI. to eleven years ago have not faded and are aware of according to at least parts of the Moroccan people about the changes by the young, modern king. But the high unemployment especially among young people, widespread corruption and the obvious deep divide between rich and poor, the popularity of "M 6" is (= Mohammed VI.) Be in over the long term.
"The beautiful Appearance of Democratic Change
(qantara.de / 02.22.2011)
interview with the Moroccan blogger Zineb El Rhazoui: it is one of the coordinators of the movement "20 February", the last Sunday about the campaign " I am Moroccan! " has mobilized a number of demonstrators at a march for democracy and social justice in several Moroccan cities. Claus Josten had a talk with her.
A call for removal on 20 February on Youtube:
a balance over 10 years reign of Mohammed VI. "The big misunderstanding? "
(qantara.de / 22.07.2009)
can After ten years of reign of King Mohammed VI. While some look back on political and economic successes. However, Morocco had during his reign, more and more transformed into an absolute monarchy, criticizing human rights activists. A balance of Sonja Hegasy. "Morocco wants a royal democracy"
(FAZ.net / 02.22.2011 / Joseph Hanimann) Get out:
Why are the protests from Morocco to the other! This battle cry of all demonstrations in the Arab world is not heard in Morocco. No one expects there to abdicate the monarch Mohammed VI. Instead, they hope, after democracy, a reform of the monarchy. were
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