The effect of the 2011 Arab uprising in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena region): Morocco's quest for constitutional reform and the 20 February Movement

Historically, Morocco experienced widespread political repression during the 1970s through to early 1990s. Through its exploitations, monarchy regime repressed any claims aimed at challenging authoritarian form of public space and debate. Encouraged by uprisings in Tunisia Egypt, Arab Spring, young Moroccans began organise extensive demonstrations across country demanding that a more substantive democracy, social justice an anti-corruption mechanism be put place. The 20 February movement, named after first demonstration held on date 2011, is worthy illustration one latest movements characterised concentrated use technology their disseminated membership. King Mohammed VI, Commander Faithful highest authority Morocco, promised televised speech introduce radical genuine constitutional reforms would democratise country. This article describes historical trajectory monarchy, emergence structuring movement neutralization strategy pursued bringing about change.