On July 29th 2011, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI pardoned 14 prisoners and commuted the sentences of 954 others, on the eve of his coronation’s 12th anniversary.
On July 30th 2011, the Kingdom of Morocco celebrated the 12th anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne. On that day, King Mohammed VI delivered a public speech and called for parliamentary elections to be held soon. In addition, the King expressed a firm commitment to normalizing ties and reopening borders with Algeria.
About 4,000 protesters joined February 20 demonstrations across Morocco, demanding the King’s powers be further curbed.
Politics
08/01
The News (08/01) – Moroccan ambassador hosts reception
Press TV (08/01) – Thousands call for reforms in Morocco
Oman Daily Observer (08/01) – His Majesty exchanges Ramadhan greetings
07/31
Reuters (07/31) – Thousands protest on Morocco king’s allegiance day
Public Broadcasting.net (07/31) – Thousands protest on Morocco king’s allegiance day
The Sun (07/31) – ‘Rapist’ admits attack on 2 Brits
Aljazeera (07/31) – Morocco renews call to mend ties with Algeria
Net News Publisher (07/31) – King Mohammed VI of Morocco Calls for Polls to Elect a New Legislature
IOL News (07/31) – King Mohammed VI wants speedy elections
Pomed (07/31) – Morocco’s National Day, Call for Parliamentary Elections
Oman News (07/31) – H.M. the Sultan / Greetings Cables
Times of Oman (07/31) – HM sends greetings to King of Morocco
Nonviolent Action Network (07/31) – Moroccan activist speaks on the February 20th movement’s fight
2Space (07/31) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff
07/30
CNN (07/30) – Moroccan king calls for new parliamentary elections
MSNBC (07/30) – Moroccan king urges prompt elections
Reuters (07/30) – Moroccan king urges prompt elections to speed reforms
Yahoo (07/30) – Moroccan king calls for parliamentary elections
Reuters (07/30) – Moroccan king renews call to mend ties with Algeria
Yahoo (07/30) – Moroccan king renews call to mend ties with Algeria
Google (07/30) – Moroccan king calls for better Algeria ties
Youtube (07/30) – King Mohammed VI Throne Day Speech
RFI (07/30) – Maroc : Mohammed VI insiste sur les réformes et la normalisation des relations avec l’Algérie (in French)
France Soir (07/30) – Maroc: le roi pour des élections rapides et la normalisation avec l’Algérie (in French)
France Soir (07/30) – Maroc : Mohammed VI dit vouloir un Premier ministre rapidement (in French)
Jeune Afrique (07/30) – Maroc : le roi appelle à l’élection rapide d’un nouveau Parlement (in French)
IIP Digital (07/30) – Secretary Clinton’s Statement on Morocco National Day
KUNA (07/30) – Clinton honors Moroccan national day
Moroccans for Change (07/30) – King Mohamed VI Throne Day Speech
Voice of America (07/30) – Moroccan King Calls for Prompt Parliamentary Elections
RNW (07/30) – Moroccan king calls for better Algeria ties
Libya TV (07/30) – Moroccan King renews call to mend ties with Algeria
Now Lebanon (07/30) – Moroccan king favors reopening border with Algeria
Ahram Online (07/30) – Moroccan king calls for parliamentary elections soon
Ahram Online (07/30) – Moroccan king favours reopening border with Algeria
Breitbart (07/30) – Moroccan Embassy celebrates King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne
Oman Daily Observer (07/30) – HM greetings to Morocco
MAP (07/30) – HM the King receives congratulatory message from Emir of Qatar on Throne Day
Yahoo (07/29) – Morocco king grants pardons ahead of speech
Google (07/29) – Morocco king grants pardons ahead of speech
US Department of State (07/29) – Morocco National Day
Rose4hillary (07/29) – Hillary Clinton Sends Greetings to Morocco and Switzerland
Youtube (07/29) – Discussion on Constitutional Reform in Morocco
Morocco Board (07/29) – Morocco: Discharge leads to Ecological Disaster
Modern Ghana (07/29) – Moroccan king calls for better Algeria ties
All Africa.com (07/29) – Morocco: HM King Mohammed VI Pardons 968 Prisoners on Throne Day
MAP (07/29) – HM King Mohammed VI pardons 968 prisoners on Throne Day
Midi Press (07/29) – Hm king mohammed vi pardons 968 prisoners on throne day
All Africa.com (07/29) – Morocco: HM the King Receives President of Far Promotion Commission
MAP (07/29) – HM the King receives congratulatory message from Belgium’s Sovereign
Morocco Board (07/29) – Which Morocco does US News Media See?
Isria – Bahrain – Foreign Minister conveys the condolences and sympathy of Bahrain Leadership to Morocco
The Sahara
The Daily Star (08/01) – Sahara issue eclipses any Morocco-Algerian thaw
Wdtimes.com (08/01) – UN seeks to sweep away last traces of imperial age
Google (07/31) – UN seeks to sweep away last traces of imperial age
Dscriber (07/31) – José Morales urgently need your support!
World War 4 Report (07/30) – Western Sahara: UN-brokered talks end in impasse —as Morocco opens territory to oil companies
Morocco Board (07/30) – Western Sahara: War and Politics (56-58 Campaign)
Business
Yabiladi (08/01) – Le Maroc va acheter du gaz algérien dés septembre (in French)
Trade Arabia (08/01) – Citi wins Global Finance awards
MAP (07/31) – Morocco, Algeria sign commercial contract on natural gas delivery
All Africa.com (07/29) – Morocco: Japan Loans 2.3 Billion Dirhams to Fund Drinking Water, Rural Roads Projects
Market Watch (07/29) – Closes Short Form Prospectus Offering
ABA Journal (07/28) – Morocco Is Suddenly Hot: For 3rd Time in 2 Weeks, British BigLaw Firm Announces Planned Office There
All Africa.com (07/28) – Morocco: Gov’t, Chile Discuss Cooperation in Renewable Energy Field
Culture/Sports
Wire Image (07/31) – Celebrations Mark The 12th Celebrations Mark The 12th Anniversary Of Mohammed VI Of Morroco’s Coronation
The National (07/30) – Contemporary Arab culture celebrated at London’s Shubbak festival
Youtube (07/29) – Fez City Morocco: Overview of Fez City, Former Morocco Capital
Arab World Media – Friday Prayers in Morocco
Spot.us – Surfing the Arab Spring
MENA Region
Gulf News (08/01) – Arab Spring’s hope for people
Risk.net (08/01) – Risk-managing the Middle East’s revolutions
The National (07/31) – Algerian regime shows itself to be a true friend to Qaddafi
Money Market (07/31) – After the Arab Spring, what follows?
Daily News (07/31) – ‘Arab Spring’ a winter for Turkish contractors
Mercury News (07/31) – Dave Newhouse: Ramadan brings Muslims peace
Syracuse.com (07/31) – Sunday Opinion: An Egyptian in Syracuse explains the new Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood and Sharia
Daily News (07/31) – Iraq ‘less safe’
Huffington Post (07/30) – Iran’s Freefall
Now Lebanon (07/30) – In Washington, the Arab Spring has ended
Financial (07/29) – EBRD takes a major step forward with plans in response to the Arab spring
Fuel Fix (07/29) – Does the Arab Spring Spell the End for North African Solar?
MPBN (07/29) – The Arab Spring
The Arab American (07/29) – How will Ramadan affect the Arab revolutions?
Magharebia (07/29) – Maghreb states attend ISESCO conflict resolution forum
US Trade & Aid Monitor (07/27) – U.S. Seeks New Means of Predicting Internet Growth Overseas, from Albania to Zimbabwe
