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Hungary supports Morocco’s territorial integrity, commends Rabat’s role in countering illegal migration

Hungary described Morocco as a reliable counter illegal migration and security partner for the EU and voiced full support to Morocco’s territorial integrity. The remarks were made in Rabat by Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto following talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The Hungarian minister said his country “welcomes Morocco’s decisive and exemplary role […]

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EU welcomes Morocco’s decision to facilitate return of unaccompanied minors

The European Union (EU) has welcomed again Morocco’s decision to definitively settle the issue of unaccompanied minors in Europe. “The EU welcomes Morocco’s decision to facilitate the return of unaccompanied and duly identified Moroccan minors,” a spokesperson of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy told MAP on Tuesday. She underlined that “for years, […]

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EU, European media welcome Morocco’s move to repatriate unaccompanied minors from Europe

The European Union welcomed, on Tuesday, Morocco’s decision to definitively settle the issue of unaccompanied Moroccan minors in illegal situation in certain European countries. “I welcome this important announcement from Morocco today regarding the readmission of unaccompanied minors,” said Oliver Varhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement. “We will continue our close cooperation with Morocco […]

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Morocco pulls migration rug from under Spain’s feet

Morocco has once again proven its sincere migration cooperation in ordering a facilitation of the return of identified and unaccompanied migrants from the European Union, thus pulling the rug from under the feet of some Spanish circles who seek to mislead the public opinion about the genuine political causes of the crisis between Madrid and […]

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At King’s orders, Morocco to receive back unaccompanied minors in EU

King Mohammed VI has reiterated instructions for the Interior and Foreign Ministries to readmit Moroccan unaccompanied and duly identified minors residing illegally in the EU. A statement of the two ministries underscored that Morocco has always cooperated with the EU in readmitting minors, notably with France and Spain. The King “reaffirmed on multiple occasions- including […]

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OHCHR report on migration prompts EU to discuss aid plan to Libya to monitor southern border

Following the damning report issued this week by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) highlighting the responsibility of the European Union in the death and tragedies suffered by migrants trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean, deemed the deadliest migratory route in the world, a meeting gathered in Tripoli the European Commissioner […]

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EU to release €300m to help Tunisia fight Coronavirus pandemic

The European Union will release €300 million on June 1 to assist Tunisia in its fight against the global pandemic that has caused the death of 12,451 in the North African country. Marcus Cornaro, the envoy of the EU commission to Tunisia informed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi of the release of the funds, the first […]

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UN rights chief urges Libya, EU, to protect migrants crossing the central Mediterranean

The UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet has urged Libya and the European Union to step up efforts to protect migrants crossing the central Mediterranean and called for urgent reform of current policies and practices on search and rescue “that too often rob migrants of their lives, dignity and fundamental human rights.” The real tragedy is […]

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Mali under threat of sanctions after ‘forced’ resignation of President, PM

The forced resignations of President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane on Wednesday, May 26, were not to the liking of the international mediation team, led by ECOWAS, which had already mentioned possible sanctions. No decision has yet been announced, but sanctions could be adopted quickly. Colonel Assimi Goita – acting Vice President – […]

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Mali: UN, AU, EU, ECOWAS Slam ‘Attempted Coup’ After Malian Army Detains Leaders

The international community has slammed the “kidnapping” of Mali interim President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane after soldiers took the civilian leaders into custody.   Both leaders were reportedly taken to the Kati military base located near Mali’s capital, Bamako, drawing condemnation from the international community.   “What happened was grave and serious […]