16
November 2016
Past Event
Morocco's Fight with Violent Extremism

Morocco's Fight with Violent Extremism

Past Event
华体会, Washington, D.C. Headquarters
November 16, 2016
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Rabat, Morocco.
16
November 2016
Past Event

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004

Speakers:
Dr. Ahmed Abbadi

President, Mohammedia League of Moroccan Ulama

The Kingdom of Morocco has been undertaking a comprehensive effort to tackle violent Islamism that combines robust security measures with community development initiatives, governance reform, and education. One of the leaders in this fight is Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, the president of the League of Mohammedan Scholars. The League is a body of religious scholars charged by King Mohammed VI with countering and dismantling the ideology of Islamic State and other radical movements. On November 16, Dr. Abbadi spoke at 华体会 about Morocco鈥檚 experiences in the fight with Islamist extremism and the importance of ideology, youth outreach, and education.

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