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Morocco Doing ‘Very Good Job’ in Fighting Terrorism in the Region: Former AFRICOM Commander | Morocco World News
Former head of U.S. Army Africa Command praises Morocco approach to countering violent extremism:
Morocco is accomplishing a “very good job” in terms of the fight against terrorism and extremism across the region, former head of U.S. Army Africa Command (AFRICOM) General William Ward was quoted by Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) as saying on Wednesday.
“I think that Morocco is carrying out a very good job within the framework of efforts intended to fight terrorism and violent extremism threats, in the kingdom and in the region as a whole,” Gen. William Ward stated to MAP.
In this regard, Mr. William highlighted the importance of Morocco’s strategy, which relies on innovative initiatives, such as the training of Imams, the promotion of moderate Islamic values as well as the launch of a set of sustainable development projects that address the root causes of terrorism and extremism…[FULL STORY]