Major US and international media outlets write about the Marrakech bombing case. According to the press, defense lawyers in the trial over the bombing of a Moroccan cafe that killed 17 people, mostly tourists, said Thursday the prosecution’s case lacks hard evidence. The lawyers for the eight defendants said in Thursday’s session most of the prosecution’s case is based on confessions taken under duress that have since been recanted. The judge said he would issue a final verdict Friday.
On the business side, FLSmidth published a positive article on Groupe OCP. According to the article, the world’s largest exporter of phosphates and derivatives is working on a massive expansion strategy. The investment includes supply equipment for a terminal at the Jorf Lasfar port in Morocco, a project worth EUR 90 million
Politics
Eurasia Review (10/28) – Morocco, Spain Hold Anti-Terror, Organized Crime Talks
Magharebia (10/27) – Morocco, Spain discuss anti-terror fight
The Washington Post (10/27) – Defense lawyers in Morocco bombing trial say prosecution’s case lacks evidence
Associated Press (10/27) – Verdict in Morocco blasts case expected Friday
Huffington Post (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
Washington Examiner (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
Boston.com (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
Seattle PI (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
SF Gate (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
Star Africa.com (10/27) – Verdict in Morocco blasts case expected Friday
Mercury News.com (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
AJC (10/27) – Defense in Morocco bombing trial says no evidence
Now Morocco (10/27) – KING MOHAMMED VI: The Most Popular Monarch in Africa and The Arab World
Economy/Business
FLSmidth – Growing phosphate industry provides great opportunity in Morocco
Defence Update (10/28) – Israel’s INSS Report Follows Trends in Middle-East Military Powers
Zawya (10/28) – Dubai, Morocco sign MoU to boost trade
International Business Times (10/27) – Doing Business in Morocco Getting Easier
Lignet (10/26) – Canada/Morocco: Trade Pact Could Boost Economies of Canada and Morocco
Society/Culture
The Washington Post (10/27) – Arabian Sights festival sees more Egyptian, Arab Spring films
Gender Across Borders (10/27) – Conquering Culture and Creating Change: A Grassroots Level View from Morocco
MENA Region
Daily Monitor (10/28) – Africa requires sustainable politics
CTV News (10/28) – Tunisia’s election sets high bar for Arab Spring
The Daily Star (10/28) – Security Council votes to end Libya mandate
Gloria Center (10/27) – Food and the Arab Spring
The Washington Post (10/27) – Lawyers for al-Qaida suspect file suit in European human right court
Right Side News (10/27) – Did the Libyan Leadership Deceive the West? a
I Stock Analyst (10/27) – Mideast Braces Itself For A Multi-Year Transition
The Huffington Post (10/27) – After the Fall of three Arab Dictators – What Next?
Carleton News (10/27) – Panel to Address Revolution in the Arab World
