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Moroccans demand the release of detained demonstrators during a banned protest in al-Hoceima, July 20 2017, during which journalist Hamid al-Mahdawoui was arrested. (AFP)

July 26th, 2017 - 01:55 GMT

'Imprisoned for Shouting': Rif Journalist's Arrest Angers Moroccans

Hamid al-Mahdaoui is the eighth journalist to be arrested during protests in Morocco's restive north.

A Moroccan protester waves a flag of the Amazigh, Morocco's Berber community, during a demonstration in downtown Rabat on June 11, 2017, demanding that authorities release the leaders of a protest movement that has rocked the neglected northern Rif region for months. (Stringer/AFP)

June 12th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Morocco: Thousands Take to Streets of Rabat in Solidarity with Rif Protests

Protesters from Rif movement clash with security forces during a demonstration against government in Imzouren town near al-Hoceima city on June 2, 2017. (STR / AFP)

June 5th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Morocco: Protests Enter Second Week Despite Police Clampdown

Anti-riot police were at the protest, following clashes between demonstrators and security forces over the weekend. (AFP)

June 1st, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Protests in Morocco Reach the Sixth Night

As of Monday evening police had arrested 40 people in connection with the disturbances in Al-Hoceima, according to officials. (AFP)

May 31st, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Mass Protests in Morocco for Release of Leader of Popular Movement

Al-Hoceima has witnessed a number of similar protests break out since the death of the fishmonger, Mohsen Fikri in October. (AFP/File)

February 7th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Violent protests break out in Morocco

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April 3rd, 2014 - 07:15 GMT

Algeria is holding elections, but no one seems-or needs-to care

TUNISIA, Tunis : A combination of pictures made on July 26, 2013 shows a portrait of late Tunisian lawyer Chokri Belaid on November 20, 2012 (L) and a portrait of late Tunisian opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi on October 23, 2012. AFP PHOTO / KHALIL / FETHI BELAID

July 26th, 2013 - 01:15 GMT

Same gun killed Al-Brahimi and other opposition member

TUNISIA, Tunis : Tunisians shout slogans in front of the interior ministry headquarters following the assassination of leading opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi on July 25, 2013 in Tunis. AFP PHOTO / KHALIL

July 26th, 2013 - 11:54 GMT

Tunisian President calls for calm

Mohamed Al Brahmi, courtesy of Al-Arabiya

July 25th, 2013 - 01:15 GMT

Tunisian Opposition Leader Mohamed Al Brahmi shot dead

Abdelilah Benkirane

January 3rd, 2012 - 03:24 GMT

Morocco: Islamist party takes over new government

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July 24th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Three Moroccan Opposition Parties Urge Gov’t to Present New Electoral Law