RABAT, Feb 20, 2008 (AFP) - Moroccan authorities on Wednesday banned the Islamist Al Badil Al Hadari party after detaining its leader on terrorism charges, Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi announced in a statement.
Al Badil Al Hadari, or Alternative Civilization, is led by Mustapha Moatassim, who was one of 32 people, including several Islamic politicians, reported detained on Monday and Tuesday, by official media.
A security source told AFP several arms were seized during the raids.
Al Badil Al Hadari contested national elections last September but failed to win a seat in the national assembly.
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