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PAM Demands Govt. Response to Casablanca Sexual Assault, Ceuta Border Stampede

Rabat - Arab Today

While investigations into the shocking sexual assault on a Casablanca bus are still ongoing, the Modernity and Authenticity Party (PAM) has asked the Moroccan parliament to summon Minister of Interior Abdelouafi Laftit in order to provide explanation for the attack. The members of the party have addressed a letter to the Committee for the Interior, calling for an urgent accountability meeting inRead more

Ceuta Border Closed for Vendors until September 17

Rabat - Arab Today

Following the death of two women porters in a stampede on August 28, Spanish and Moroccan authorities have agreed to again close the Tarajal border crossing at Ceuta, according to the Moroccan daily newspaper Al Ahdath Al Maghribia. A common accord between the two states led them to close the crossing passage for 20 days, to reorganize the borderline andRead more

El Omari Responds to Historian Who Said PAM Was Created by Royal Palace to Counter PJD

Rabat - Arab Today

Ilyas El Omari, the former head of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has responded to historian and political commentator Maati Monjib, who said the party failed in the missions for which it was created by the royal palace, including that of countering “moderate Islamists.” Monjib made the comments in an article published Friday in the online edition of AlRead more

After Resigning from PAM Leadership, Will Ilyas El Omari Quit as President of Tangier Region?

Rabat - Arab Today

Rumor has it that Ilyas El Omari, the outgoing leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), will also resign from his second office as president of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The claim has been reported by Moroccan media outlets Le360 and Le Desk, which cite unnamed sources affirming that the soon-to-be-former leader of the second major political party inRead more

Ilyas El Omari Resigns as PAM Secretary General

Rabat - Arab Today

Ilyas El Omari, the secretary general of Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), has resigned from his position, explaining that he “felt personally concerned by the King’s criticism of political parties.” “He is proud of his decision,” said the Omari in a statement. “After a lengthy discussion, the members of the political committee of PAM did not accept El Omari’s resignation, howeverRead more

Morocco on rocky path to form new government

Rabat - ArabToday

Nearly five months after the parliamentary elections in Morocco, the re-appointed Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane is still struggling to form a new government. The leader of Justice and Development Party (PJD) has gained the support of two parties since late October, yet he has been unable to make a deal with a third party to secure the majority ofRead more