morocco:watch

I thought it was worth mentioning the ongoing situation and positive development in Morocco.
Many of my friends carry a vested interest in the North African Islamist state, I myself visited in 2002 and travelled to several cities as well as the famed Sahara desert.

Under the new and inspired leadership of King Mohammed IV, Morocco has become somewhat of a pioneer within the arab world investigating and addressing past human rights abuses within its borders.
Most of the violations occured under the rule of Mohammed's father King Hassan II, primarily focused on opposition activists but included believers of other religions.

Mohammed's truth and reconcilliation comittee serves to hear complaints, but also determines sufficient compensation to be paid to victims. He has also passed recent legislation enabling women more power.

I had previously heard rumours about the guy's character, but this looks like good fruit coming from a guy looking to move the country forward, and is also an answer to many, many prayers.

Time interviews the "Cool King"