Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Violence in Syria, Israel/Palestine; Praise for Morocco

Unrest has continued to spread around the region.

There has been a lethal crackdown on protests in the south of Syria.  The government hopes to keep the unrest contained in the south.


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A bomb was detonated in Jerusalem near a bus station.  One person was killed and over fifty were wounded.  This was the most serious bomb attack in Israel in a number of years.  The Prime Minister of Palestine condemned the act, calling it disgraceful.  This attack comes as a result of growing violence between Israeli and Palestinian militant groups. Ten Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops over the weekend in response to increased rocket attacks from Gaza over the past few days.

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After meeting with the Moroccan foreign minister, Clinton praised Morocco, saying that it was in position to take leadership in the region.  The King, in an adress, promised reforms in the nation, including the creation of a Prime Minister and other meaningful reforms that would promote autonomy for the people..  These build on the king's earlier reforms increasing women's rights and allowing universal education.

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