Talk Morocco

A letter from the moderators, Hisham Khribchi and Jillian C. York.

Larbi offers an analysis of a political system that perpetuates restrictions and censorship and explains why in the absence of any foreseeable reform, the priority should lie on the preservation of the political culture in the country.

Naoufel offers a personal reading of the situation of press freedom in his native Morocco and explains how journalists have ended up with very little space to operate.

Rachid explains that beyond the mere reform of the press code, a predisposition of political actors is needed to achieve transformation.

Anas explains that press freedom, far from being trivial, is an important condition for a country like Morocco which seeks human development.

Living in Morocco argues that the Moroccan press has the responsibility to build trust in order for limitations and restrictions to be lifted.

Ibn Kafka explains that for true freedom of expression to exist, there must be a functioning democracy with independent institutions.

Matthew argues that if freedom of the press is to take hold in Morocco, it will be incumbent on members of Moroccan society to learn to listen to others without forcing them to win an emotional battle of decibels.

eatbees argues that a deeper issue is at stake than press freedom. Moroccans feel increasingly bold in discussing the challenges facing their country, but talk isn’t connected to action, and change doesn’t come. He attempts to explain why.

Abdelilah explains how great potentials Morocco has to develop itself at all levels and argues that the question of press freedom is primarily a matter of will and self restraint.