Morocco's parliament has overwhelmingly passed a controversial anti-terrorism law in the wake the Casablanca suicide bombings 11 days ago. All 89 legislators present in the upper house on Tuesday voted in favour of the bill, which broadens the definition of terrorism and increases the number of offences punishable by death. The measures were withdrawn for amendment in April, following strong criticism from human rights groups. The bill was passed by the lower house a week ago but will not take effect until it is gazetted. It defines a terrorist act as "any premeditated act, by an individual or a group, that aims to breach public order through terror and violence".
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