Morocco’s efficient response under the spotlight of international media – The North Africa Post

“Overall the Moroccan government’s response has been reasonably effective,” wrote Peter Beaumont, a Guardian journalist specilized in covering disasters. While French media have indulged in clichés and stereotypes falling lower to the level of using a national tragedy to settle political scores, English-speaking media showed more professionalism in relaying the reality as it is on the ground. Of all the world’s journalists, French and Algerian media were the only to rant about why Morocco sovereignly rejected their aid. Two military hospitals have been operating since Monday offering emergency services, surgeries as well as psychological support to traumatized populations, notably children. A large military camp housing about 3000 people where food is also offered as well as entertainment for children has been set up in Amizmiz.