The Berbers come fighting back

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The Koran is being translated into the Berber language in Morocco, and this has significance since Berbers have previously had to read the Koran in Arabic. Berbers in Morocco have had to study using Arabic, and this has contributed to a high illiteracy rate. There are more Islamists than Berber activists in Morocco. They are seeking usage of their language in schools and on television, and want it to be declared an official language. The Islamist opposition claims that Berbers follow the same ideology as the former colonial rulers of Morocco.

Religious organizations, Berbers

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Islamist revival

Article Abstract:

Morocco may be undergoing an Islamist revival under the new king, Mohammed Vl, whose father, Hassan, suppressed the movement. The new king aims to give more rights to women, as well as control polygamy, and these measures are opposed by Islamists. Unlicensed mosques are being set up and there are Islamist pamphlets on a range of issues. There are questions as to whether this revival could affect the political reforms that the new king is undertaking, and Morocco appears to have become more vulnerable.

Political reform, Islamic fundamentalism

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Morocco's humanitarian king

Article Abstract:

King Mohammed takes over as the monarch of Morocco with less political experience than his father, King Hassan, had when he became monarch. His role has been that of a humanitarian and he is faced with a society in which illiteracy, lack of electricity and running water, unemployment and poverty affect many subjects. Driss Basri, a power broker in Moroccan politics, appears to have less power under the new monarch, while prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, has increased his influence.

Monarchy

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