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Moroccan anti-unhealthy housing agency projects building 142,000 houses in 2003
The Moroccan agency for the control of unhealthy housing (ANHI) is planning to carry out this year around 214 operations for the construction of 142,000 housing units for the benefit of 2 million inhabitants.
Morocco, Local, 3/29/2003

Moroccan political organizations condemn war, call for immediate halt
The union particularly condemned the aggression incurred against Iraqi journalists, as a violation of the Geneva Convention and international law. The Moroccan TV channel staff denounced the coalition's aggression and expressed solidarity with all peers at Iraqi TV, calling for the cessation of military action and observance of international law.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/29/2003

Moroccan press highlights humanitarian tragedy and lingering of the conflict
The daily further deplores how the American administration is muzzling American channels to avoid the impact the footages of the terrifying massacres on the American-British public opinion
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/29/2003

King Mohammed announces bank account for donations to Iraq
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has decided to open a bank account to receive donations by Moroccans who want to show their solidarity with Iraq, a statement of the Royal Palace released yesterday announced.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/29/2003

King Mohammed sends message on war in Iraq to Saudi crown prince
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/29/2003

Sahraoui NGOs in Geneva to denounce dreadful conditions in Tindouf camps
The group members, most of whom have risked their life to flee the sequestration camps controlled by the Polisario (Algeria-backed secessionist group), will make testimonies about the violations they witnessed themselves when they lived in the camps. These people still carry scars resulting from the torture and suffering they incurred.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/29/2003

Opening ceremony of Rabat, Arab culture capital to pay tribute to Iraq
The opening ceremony of "Rabat, Arab capital of culture," scheduled on April 2nd with the Arab Drama Spring as a curtain-raiser, will pay tribute to the Iraqi people.
Morocco-Regional, Culture, 3/29/2003

Moroccan speaker, french MPs probe legislative ties
Morocco-France, Politics, 3/29/2003

Moroccan, French councils sign cooperation agreement to promote southern region
The objective of this cooperation is to promote the region of Souss Massa Draa through economic and agricultural development, while respecting environment and cultural heritage.
Morocco-France, Politics, 3/29/2003

Liberal parties convene their association in Casablanca
Liberal parties are holding in Casablanca starting this Friday the 170th session of the executive committee of their association that musters 89 member-parties in the presence of over 60 liberal parties representatives.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 3/29/2003

European Investment Bank to open office in morocco
The European Investment Bank (EIB) projects to open a representation in Morocco, announced in Brussel on Friday an official from EIB, Alain Seve, during an encounter on European mechanisms for investments encouragement in the Kingdom.
Morocco-European Union, Economics, 3/29/2003

Morocco denies selling monkeys to USA for mine clearance in Iraq
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/29/2003

Marseille hosts exhibition on Fez imperial city
Morocco-France, Local, 3/29/2003

Morocco's premier holds talks with trade unions' representatives
Morocco's Premier, Driss Jettou, held in Rabat on Wednesday successive talks with the leaders of three trade unions, namely the Democratic Labor Confederation(CDT), Moroccan Labor Union (UMT) and the General Union of Moroccan Workers (UGTM).
Morocco, Politics, 3/29/2003

Morocco announces SARS prevention measures
The Moroccan Health ministry announced a set of measures to prevent the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Disease (SARS) in Morocco.
Morocco, Health, 3/29/2003

Moroccan newspapers deplore increasing number of victims among Iraqi civilians
"Bush is currently launching war against innocent civilians after his forces faced fierce resistance from Iraqi fighters," comments Aujourd'hui le Maroc, noting that the tragic course of events proved right the French and German heads of state who opposed war.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/28/2003

King Mohammed sends message to Egyptian president on Iraqi war, Palestinian issue
Morocco's King Mohammed VI sent a message to the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the "serious developments" on the Arab scene with regard to the war on Iraq, as well as on the Palestinian issue.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/28/2003

Morocco urges international community to rescue Iraqi people
"War does no longer depend on reports of UN disarmament inspectors, or on a given legal provision, it is indeed a bitter reality that instils doubt in our ethical progress, our values and our humanism," the Moroccan diplomat deplored.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/28/2003

King Mohammed receives Senegalese president
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 3/28/2003

France welcomes extension of UN sahara mission term
Morocco-France, Politics, 3/28/2003

Morocco-US FTA technical talks wrap up in geneva
Morocco-USA, Economics, 3/28/2003

Moroccan business delegation prospects Mali and Niger markets
The business delegation, operating in the sectors of electricity and electronics, discussed with Malian business operators the establishment of economic and trade partnership.
Morocco-Regional, Economics, 3/28/2003

RAM airliner reports 26.7% drop in overall traffic between march 15-21
Moroccan domestic airliner Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has reported a drop of nearly 26.7% in its overall traffic comprising all destinations between March 15 and 21 compared to the same period in the previous quarter.
Morocco, Business, 3/28/2003

Iraqi resistance, coalition barbarous bombings make Moroccan headlines
The heroic resistance of the Iraqi people, the US-led unrelenting bombings and King Mohammed VI's deep concern and repeated calls for respect of the Iraqi people's unity and territory, and of Arab states' sovereignty, security and stability made the headlines of this Wednesday's front pages.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/27/2003

Morocco denies reports on plans to postpone, boycott FTA talks with US
The ministry criticized the way the Qatari TV channel dealt with these news and its "lack of precision and professionalism," adding that "it has already cast erroneous news on Morocco without cross-checking."
Morocco-USA, Economics, 3/27/2003

Key Biscayne: Morocco's El Aynaoui plays Agassi
Morocco, Sports, 3/27/2003

Moroccan minister outlines bold religious communication approach
Moroccan minister of Habous and Islamic affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, outlined a bold communication approach on religious issues and said radio and TV programs will deal even with "embarrassing issues."
Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2003

Moroccan intellectuals denounces coalition's 'barbarous aggression'
A group of intellectuals grouped in the "wisdom circle for thinkers and researchers" strongly denounced "the US-British barbarous aggression that seeks to destroy Iraq's cultural legacy."
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/26/2003

Moroccan press hails Iraqi resistance, hopes war ends
Headlines in Moroccan press hailed Tuesday the "unexpected" and "heroic" resistance of the Iraqi people, hoping for an end to the "dirty war."
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/26/2003

Morocco, Senegal probe Human Rights issues
Moroccan human rights minister, Mohamed Aujjar, probed in Rabat on Monday with the Senegalese high commissioner for human rights, Bassine Niang, human rights issues in the two African countries.
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 3/26/2003

UN security council extends mandate of sahara mission till may 31st
The United Nations Security Council adopted on Tuesday resolution No1469 (2003) providing for the extension till May, 31st 2003, of the mandate of MINURSO.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/26/2003

Moroccans in Tindouf are kidnapped persons, not refugees, Moroccan Red Crescent
Vice-chairman of the Moroccan Red Crescent, Mehdi Bennouna, said on Monday "Moroccans sequestered in Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria) are persons that were kidnapped and not mere refugees."
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2003

More Moroccan parties, unions join in condemning aggression on Iraq
Several Moroccan parties and trade unions condemned the aggression of the US-led coalition on Iraq, calling for an immediate halt of military operations.
Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 3/25/2003

Iraqi issue concerns all Moroccans, minister
The Iraqi issue concerns all Moroccans and must not be used for one-upmanship, said Friday minister of communication and spokesman for the government, Nabil Benabdellah.
Iraq-Morocco, Politics, 3/25/2003

Moroccan employers union, Tunisian peer plead for Maghreban business integration
Moroccan economic operators and Tunisian peers stressed that the only way for the Maghreb region (north Africa) to meet challenges of sustainable development goes through combined efforts by entrepreneurs, in an international juncture marked by industrial delocalization towards emerging countries.
Maghreb-Morocco, Economics, 3/25/2003

UN committee satisfied with Morocco's efforts in human rights education
The UN committee for the elimination of racial discrimination voiced satisfaction with the efforts made by Morocco in human rights' education and information.
Morocco, Culture, 3/25/2003

President of Catalonia to open economic representation in morocco
President of the Spanish autonomous government of Catalonia, Artur Mas, started this Monday a two-day official visit to Morocco where he will hold talks with Moroccan officials and dedicate a commercial representation of Catalonia in Casablanca.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/25/2003

Moroccans express solidarity with Iraq in several cities
Iraq-Morocco, Politics, 3/25/2003

President of Guinea Equatorial Arrives in Morocco
Morocco-Guinea, Politics, 3/25/2003

Moroccan kick boxing world champion keeps title
The kick boxing world champion (WAFF), Morocco's Kamel Chouaref, kept his title after he defeated on Saturday evening Belgian Basha Valon, at the second night of the Free Fight contest at the Palais des Congres in Marrakech.
Morocco, Sports, 3/25/2003

Over 27,000 TB cases reported in Morocco in 2002
About 27,804 new cases of Tuberculosis were reported in 2002 in Morocco, that is an annual rate of 94 cases for 100,000 inhabitants, a drop of 3.3% compared to 2001.
Morocco, Health, 3/25/2003

President of Benin praises Morocco and urges for its return to African union
President of Benin, Mathieu Kerekou, praised on Friday in Porto Novo (administrative capital of Benin) the rule of law of Morocco and urged for the Kingdom's return to the African fold.
Morocco-Benin, Politics, 3/25/2003

Morocco's tomato exporters call for new agreement with EU
Moroccan tomato producers-exporters called the government to negotiate a well-targeted agreement with the European Union in replacement of the interim agreement over tomato export.
Morocco-European Union, Economics, 3/25/2003

Belgian team wins Morocco's 10th classic rally
The French team Bernard Consten-Jean Claude Miloe, driving a Jaguar XK 140, won Saturday Morocco's tenth classic cars rally after the Marrakesh Grand Prix circuit race, the final leg of the race.
Morocco, Sports, 3/25/2003

Key Biscane tennis tournament: Morocco's El Aynaoui cruises to 3rd round
Morocco, Sports, 3/25/2003

Volume of Morocco's coastal, conventional fishery production drops, yields up
Morocco's national production in coastal and conventional fishery netted 892,865 tons in 2002, against 978,519 in 2001, posting an 8% drop, while yields inversely increased by 36% in 2002, with US$ 340 million, and about US$ 254 Mln the previous year, says Morocco's national fisheries office (ONP).
Morocco, Economics, 3/25/2003

Rabat postpones launching of Arab culture capital events
The Moroccan culture ministry it is postponing the official ceremony launching of "Rabat, Arab capital of culture" that was scheduled for Friday in Rabat.
Morocco-Regional, Culture, 3/24/2003


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