Autocracy in the Middle East

US Vetoes Pelstinian Bid at UN to Halt Israeli Settlements
New York-based Human Rights Watch released a statement criticizing the U.S. veto as undermining enforcement of international law.
“The U.S. government’s opposition to accurate language in the Security Council resolution erodes the unified international message that Israel should change its settlement policies,” Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director, said. “What’s needed from the Obama administration is a clear and consistent message that settlements on occupied territory are illegal and must be dismantled.”

Morocco:
Grass-roots government initiated campaigns seek to belittle protest efforts by mocking their slogans and leaders.

Despite this, sit-ins are scheduled throughout the week and leaders are generating buzz for another weekend of wide-spread, peaceful protests. The message is clear: Keep the King, Break the Autocracy.