Hassan II of Morocco vs Mihailo Obrenovic III

Hassan II became King of Morocco upon the death of his father, Mohammed V. He inherited a newly independent country and quickly consolidated power, establishing an authoritarian monarchy that would rule for decades.

Hassan II's regime engaged in widespread human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and forced disappearances of political opponents. This period, known as the Years of Lead, lasted for decades and suppressed dissent.

Hassan II survived a coup attempt by military officers during his birthday party at the Skhirat palace. A second attempt occurred in 1972 when rebel air force pilots attacked his plane. Both failed, and he subsequently purged the military.

Hassan II organized the Green March, a mass demonstration of 350,000 unarmed Moroccans who marched into the Spanish-controlled Western Sahara. This forced Spain to negotiate, leading to Morocco's annexation of the territory.

Under pressure from domestic and international criticism, Hassan II initiated limited constitutional reforms. These included expanding the powers of parliament and improving human rights, though the monarchy retained ultimate authority.

Mihailo Obrenovic became Prince of Serbia in July 1839 after the abdication of his father Milos and the death of his brother Milan. His reign was initially short-lived due to political instability.

Mihailo was deposed in a coup led by the Defenders of the Constitution, a group of Serbian politicians. He was forced into exile, and the rival Karadjordjevic dynasty took the throne.

Mihailo Obrenovic was restored as Prince of Serbia in September 1860 after the abdication of the Karadjordjevic ruler. His return marked the restoration of the Obrenovic dynasty.

Mihailo Obrenovic was assassinated in June 1868 in Belgrade by political opponents. His death ended his reformist reign and led to the accession of his cousin Milan.