King: Morocco has anti-terror plan
From CNN Correspondent Al Goodman
CASABLANCA, Morocco (CNN) -- In a nationally televised speech ahead of a major Muslim religious holiday, Morocco's King Mohamed VI said Friday that his country has developed a plan to steer away from the kind of terrorism Casablanca experienced nearly one year ago.
"Today we are finalizing and putting together an integrated strategy, which is global and multi-dimensional," he said, according to a CNN translation of the text of his remarks.
"This strategy aims to reinvigorate and renovate the religious field in order to keep Morocco from extremism and terrorism and to preserve its identity which has the feel of moderation and tolerance."
The May 2003 bombings in Casablanca killed 33 people and 12 suicide bombers. Moroccan authorities have convicted 100 people in connection with the attacks. Some were sentenced to death.
Last week, the king unveiled a plaque in central Casablanca with the names of the 33 victims.
Moroccans living in Spain are among the leading suspects in the Madrid train bombings.
The Muslim holiday celebrating the birth of the prophet Mohammed begins Saturday evening.
