What Happened
Morocco last night was hit by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake at 11PM local time. While initially the death toll was below 300, it has since risen to over 1,000, presently (as of 11AM EST) sitting at 1,037. Well over 1,200 are injured. The earthquake struck near Marrakesh, and...
What You Need To Know:
This morning, the US State Department of Near Eastern Affairs announced the visit of Assistant Secretary Joshua Harris to Morocco and Algeria, stating “Harris is travelling to Morocco and Algeria to consult on regional security and reaffirm full U.S. support for the @UN political process...