English subtitles for clip: File:1955-07-21 Morocco Riots Terror Mounts In Revolt Of Arabs.ogv

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The tide of North African revolt washes over Morocco

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as rebelling Arabs for a time overrun the city of Casablanca.

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Shortly after the arrival of the new French resident general,

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in an orgy of destruction, whole sections of the city

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are set ablaze, completely overwhelming the efforts of

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firefighters whose only resort is the ancient bucket brigade.

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In three days of almost uncontrolled rioting, scores of vehicles

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are put to the torch, some with the occupants in them.

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Shops which had been kept closed by protesting Arab nationalists

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are burned and looted. As the long-smouldering discontent

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with French rule flares, little escapes the aroused rebels.

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80 persons die as rebellious Arabs attack Arabs loyal

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to the French who declare Martial Law and rush in troops

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from France and other colonies to quell the uprising.

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Hundreds are rounded up and prisoner compounds are filled

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to overflowing as France fights for North African survival.