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Massoud Hayoun <\/strong> Tens of thousands of Moroccans, outraged by King Mohammed VI\u2019s royal pardon of a Spanish paedophile who was convicted of raping 11 children, are expected to converge outside the North African nation\u2019s parliament Friday night.<\/p>\n Morocco\u2019s king traditionally pardons prisoners as a part of festivities for the nation\u2019s celebration of its monarchy, Throne Day, July 30, but this year, news of 62-year-old Daniel Galvan Vina\u2019s released caused an uproar on social media.<\/p>\n Where previous demonstrations largely addressed inequity and specific instances of corruption in the public sector, the protest on Friday night will directly address an edict of King Mohammed VI.<\/p>\n Read More <\/a><\/p>\n This article was posted: Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 9:49 am<\/p>\n Tags: foreign affairs<\/a>, government corruption<\/a>, legislation<\/a><\/p>\n
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