The Democratic and Social Movement (; , MDS) is a

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in Morocco.

History and profile

The party was founded on 15 June 1996, by a former

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. It is described as a "

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shell party". In the

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held on 27 September 2002, the party won seven out of 325 seats. In the next

, held on 7 September 2007, the party won nine out of 325 seats. In the

took place in November 2011, the party won two out of 325 seats.

References

1996 establishments in Morocco Monarchist parties in Morocco Political parties established in 1996 Political parties in Morocco {{Morocco-party-stub