King Mohammed VI has criticized on Saturday during the throne speech the work of political parties in Morocco and blamed the failure of local officials to quickly implement development projects. For now, political parties have preferred to remain silent as they are being held responsible for the current crisis in the Rif region by analysts.
Mohammed VI has decided not to follow the rule. His speech on the occasion of the commemoration of the Celebration of the Throne this year has not focused on an enumeration of the accomplishments during the past year. The shadow of the «Hirak» dominated the royal intervention.
Several leading figures of the Hirak popular movement reacted on Monday night to the prohibition of a peaceful march, scheduled for Thursday the 20th of July in Al Hoceima. Among them, El Mortada Iamrachen who launched an appeal for Moroccans living abroad currently on holidays.