Morocco Protests: Casualties are 'Shocking' But Not Unique
Abdelkabir Oubella, mourning his son, joins countless parents globally whose children have been silenced by state violence during protests. The Al-Monitor piece highlights the 'shock' surrounding these deaths amidst calls for health and education reforms. What it doesn't highlight is how the U.S. government, through various aid packages and security cooperation, bolsters many of these same
regimes. Morocco, for instance, is a significant recipient of U.S. military assistance, part of a pattern of supporting 'stability' that frequently translates to authoritarian control over public dissent. This isn't just about 'reforms'; it's about the right to protest without being shot. One might wonder how many more 'shocking' incidents it will take before headlines connect these dots? How many
student deaths are acceptable collateral damage in the pursuit of 'regional partners'? The 'shock' wears off when you realize the same playbook gets funded over and over. When will the outrage extend to the architects of this 'stability,' rather than just the tragic symptoms?