Friday night was a tragic one for Morocco when a devastating earthquake shook the country and led to a great loss of life and property. The earthquake claimed the lives of more than 2,900 people in the country. At that time, the king of the country, King Mohammed VI was actually in Paris. The king spends a significant amount of time in Paris.
After a long time, the king made a public statement on the matter. On Saturday, the king was seen on television at a cabinet meeting. However, there was no sound.
On Tuesday, the king visited the hospital to donate blood. But in a time of crisis, the low visibility of a king is not something the general public appreciates. In fact, while the country bears the brunt of the devastating earthquake, there is not much the country’s officials can do as they await approval from the king.
According to some Moroccan officials, the country is facing a time of extreme crisis and will ask for help whenever it is needed, further saying that the king has been giving the answer from the beginning.
Knowing better about the king
On August 21, the Moroccan king turned 60 years old. He is the most powerful and successful individual in the North African country. This man has a powerful position because he is not only the head of the armed forces, but also the commander of the believers in Islam.
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In the role of head of state, he takes care of the constitutional monarchy, which is actually a semi-democracy. In this type of government, ministers and advisors have the real power. However, the king’s authority to act is essential.
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Moroccans close to the government claim that it is increasingly difficult to reach the king. The life of the king and the royal palace are surrounded by many mysteries. It is said that the king’s health has not been good in the recent past. The king had acute viral pneumonia and an irregular heartbeat. However, the official statement about the king’s health is not known.
In North Africa, Morocco is considered a success story, especially because of its strong industry and major tourist attractions. Morocco is also a reliable partner of the US. The country has been a strong supporter of Western countries in cooperation against terrorism.
More than ten years ago, the king handled the situation of the Arab Spring relatively better than neighboring countries.
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Source: HIS Education