1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20391Updated March 24, 2000Morocco: Royal Succession and Other Developments(name redacted)Specialist in Middle Eastern AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryKing
2、Hassan II of Morocco died on July 24, 1999, and was succeeded by his 36-year old elder son, who became King Mohammed VI. The new Kings progressiveagenda highlights efforts to fight poverty, advance economic development, support theopposition-led government, and redress human rights abuses. In foreig
3、n policy, hispriorities include improving relations with Europe and Algeria, and he has reached outto the Moroccan Jews of Israel. The long-standing U.S. friendship with Moroccocontinues. For background, see CRS Report 98-663, Morocco: Political and EconomicChanges and U.S. Policy. This report will
4、be updated if developments warrant.IntroductionKing Hassan II of Morocco died suddenly of a heart attack on July 24, 1999, afterhaving ruled the strategically-located northwest African country of 30 million people for38 years. He was succeeded immediately and smoothly by his elder son, who became Ki
