Morocco re-elected to Committee against Torture

Morocco, represented by Abderrazak Rouwane, has been re-elected by a majority vote to the Committee Against Torture for the 2026–2029 term. The election took place Wednesday in Geneva during the 20th meeting of States Parties to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, with the participation of 166 states.

This re-election, secured in the very first round with 119 votes, reflects the strong credibility of Morocco’s efforts in the field of human rights, both nationally and internationally, the Permanent Mission of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva said.

Morocco, a State Party to the Convention since 1993, has consistently worked toward its full implementation as well as its universalization, particularly within the framework of the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI), in which Morocco plays a leading role.

Rouwane, who successfully completed a first term on the Committee, is a distinguished expert with twenty-eight years of experience in the field of human rights, notably through his work with the National Human Rights Council and the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights.

This re-election crowns a large-scale diplomatic campaign in support of Morocco’s candidacy.

The Committee against Torture, made up of ten experts, is the body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention, notably by issuing recommendations to States Parties.