Trump’s Jerusalem decision : Moroccans took the streets in several cities after the Friday prayer

After the Friday prayer, Moroccans took the streets in several cities in the kingdom to denounce Donald Trump’s recent decision. The demonstrations held today will be followed by a march scheduled for Sunday in Rabat.

Hamas spokesman : «We call King Mohammed VI to convene an extraordinary meeting of Al-Quds Committee» [Interview]

Several countries have responded to Donald Trump’s controversial decision, denouncing the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Yabiladi spoke to Hazem Kassem, spokesman for the Palestinian organization Hamas. The activist called Arab leaders to put pressure on the US administration, while insisting that an extraordinary session of Al-Quds Committee should be held. Interview.

A US diplomat : «Donald Trump was determined to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem for years» [Interview]

Following the US President’s decision of moving the American embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing the city as the capital of Israel, Yabiladi spoke to Brian T. Neubert, Director of the U.S. State Department’s Africa Regional Media Hub. The American official who worked for 18 years in the Foreign Service explained the recent announcement of the American President.

Harat al-Maghariba : When Moroccans lived in Al-Quds after helping retake it from the Crusaders

824 years ago Moroccans had a neighborhood in Al-Quds, the city they helped retake from the Crusaders. Speaking of Harat al-Maghariba, also known as the Maghariba Quarter, Yabiladi puts under the spotlight the strength of the Moroccan-Palestinian friendship. Flashback.

Donald Trump recognizes Al-Quds as the official capital of Israel

Al-Quds is the capital of Israel, according to Donald Trump. The US president has delivered on his promise despite the warnings he received from several Arab leaders, including the King of Morocco. For the Republican president, this recognition would stifle the peace process in the region.

Andalusia : A far-left political formation demand the independence of a republic that includes the north of Morocco

Separatism in Spain is certainly more frequent in Catalonia than in other parts of the country. But surprisingly, a far-left political formation in the neighbouring country has promoted for «the Andalusian Republic», a territory that includes the north of Morocco.

The Polisario loses an ally as John Conyers leaves the congress over sexual harassment accusations

John Conyers, an American congressman known for supporting the Polisario Front has retired after being accused of sexually harassing former female staffers. The Polisario loses an ally as the Michigan Democrat leaves the congress.

King Mohammed VI warns Trump against moving the US Embassy to Al-Quds

In a letter to Donald Trump, King Mohammed VI warned against moving the American embassy to Al-Quds. The Moroccan sovereign expressed his deep concerns stressing on the effects this decision might have on the peace process in the region. Details.

History : When an uprising took place in the Tindouf camps in 1988

In 1988, a social unrest has taken place in the Tindouf Camps. A group of officials protested against the leadership of the front and the oppressive method it adopted. Several Sahrawis were arrested, tortured and abducted following the events. Flash back.

PIRLS 2016 : Despite bettering its score, Morocco remains at the bottom of the ranking

Morocco is ranked 48th by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) issued to assess the reading achievement of fourth graders. Although Morocco is still at the bottom of the list, it is has managed to progress compared to the previous edition published in 2011.