Islamic Awakening: Anti-regime protests in Morocco

People in Morocco have once again taken to streets in several cities across the North African country, protesting the government’s policies and calling for more reforms.

Chanting slogans against the government’s policies late on Friday, the demonstrators in several cities, including the capital Rabat, called for deeper political reforms and urged the administration to create more jobs and take decisive action against corruption.

The protesters also complained about high food prices and the government ownership of major institutions.

The protests in Morocco demanding change have been taking place since early last year. The Moroccan king retains key powers and remains the head of the military.

The protest rallies have exerted growing pressure on the US-backed King Mohammed VI to amend the constitution and give greater powers to the country’s parliament and the prime minister.

Protesters say the November 25 polls failed to display reforms and that the US-backed ruling monarchy is not committed to real changes.