The View From Fez

Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules

Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: An attempt by Islamists to mould the Moroccan media in its own image?

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Well-Kept Secret: The Thriving Wine Industry of Morocco

Well-Kept Secret: The Thriving Wine Industry of Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The wine industry is going from strength to strength.

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‘Show of Force’ By Islamists in Morocco

‘Show of Force’ By Islamists in Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The march was in support of Palestine but there was no doubting the underlying message.

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Early Moroccan Elections, Fears Over Security

Early Moroccan Elections, Fears Over Security

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The good news is that we’re going to have elections earlier than anticipated. The bad news is that security forces are taking an increasingly hard line.

 Common Ground News Service

Of the People, By The People, For the People

Of the People, By The People, For the People

MAHMOUD AMIN HISHMEH, CGNEWS: For too long Arabs have listened to the views of outsiders on what a ‘new Middle East’ should look like. Now they’re creating it for themselves.

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Morocco: ‘End Corruption’ Main Demand of Demonstrators

Morocco: ‘End Corruption’ Main Demand of Demonstrators

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Though the recent demonstrations have been peaceful there is no question about the determination of those taking to the streets to effect real change in Morocco.

 Juan Cole

Of the People, By the People, For the People

Of the People, By the People, For the People

JUAN COLE: Were he alive today Rousseau would have been impressed with how his idea on ‘popular sovereignty’ has been embraced in the Middle East