Disaster And Dissent

The international response to the February earthquake which left hundreds dead and thousands homeless in and around the northern port city of Al Hoceima has helped strengthen bilateral relations, especially with Spain. Yet perceptions of government failures in coping with the aftermath have led to significant domestic criticism of the authorities. This may not be sufficiently widespread to weaken the government, particularly as there has been little coverage in the national media, but it is likely to strengthen the existing dissent in this predominantly Berber area. Meanwhile, reports of police violence against demonstrators protesting against the inadequacy of the government's

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