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References
- ↑ "Morocco: Protests Violently Dispersed". Human Rights Watch. January 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Thousands of protesters defy protest ban in Morocco". The New Arab. January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "WORKERS WAGE SUCCESSFUL NATIONWIDE STRIKE IN MOROCCO". Solidarity Centre. February 25, 2016.
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