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Moroccan Ministers under Fire for Lacking ‘Crisis Communication’

The recent blunders of several ministers in the PJD-led government have infuriated the anger of citizens, reinforcing the perceived idea of politicians as inconsiderate of the people’s grievances. The boycott, which was launched a month ago, was at first played down by ministers. Finance and Economy Minister Mohamed Boussaid shouted in Parliament saying the boycotters […]

Tunisia: Proposed amendment to electoral law rejected by UGTT, Ennahda Party, others

Several voices mounted to reject a proposed revision of certain provisions of a 2014 law, which governs elections and referendums in Tunisia. The proposal, put forward by a group of deputies to the General Legislation Commission, was submitted with an urgent request for review. In this vein, the National Bureau of the Tunisian General Labor […]

Eid Al Fitr: Morocco’s King pardons nearly 1,520 iInmates

King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,518 convicts on the eve of Eid Al Fitr celebrated on April 22 in the North African Kingdom after a month of fasting, reflection, charity, and generosity. A press release issued by the Ministry of Justice says the beneficiaries of the royal pardon include inmates who were granted a pardon […]