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King Mohammed VI led the graduation ceremony for Morocco’s newest military officers at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Wednesday, attended by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid. The monarch oversaw the oath-taking at Mechouar Square, inducting officers from elite academies and promoted non-commissioned officers. In a tribute to maternal influence, the graduating class was named after Princess Lalla Latifa. The King reviewed troops after addressing the officers, reaffirming the military’s role in national security.
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