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Morocco’s parliamentary election pits 27 parties against youth anger and economic strain
Candidates from 27 parties are contesting Morocco’s parliamentary election for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The campaign has been shaped by youth unemployment, the migration surge to Ceuta, Fouzi Lekjaa’s football-driven popularity and calls to end ties with Israel.
- Candidates from 27 parties are competing for 395 seats in Morocco’s House of Representatives.
- About 60,000 people crossed to Ceuta in late July, with at least 100 deaths reported.
1 sources93% confidence
