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A sweeping shift in the European Union’s migration policy is drawing fierce criticism across Africa, as the EU proposes linking development aid to countries’ cooperation on border control and deportations. Under the revised Global Europe instrument, nations that fail to prevent irregular migration or refuse to accept deportees could see vital funds slashed. Critics say […]
For nearly a decade, Morocco has been implementing a migration and asylum policy with a human face, in accordance with the High Royal Guidelines, respecting migrants’ dignity and rights. This comprehensive immigration policy, which aims to be humanistic, pragmatic and supportive, makes Morocco a land of welcome and dignity, where refugees and migrants enjoy full […]
Morocco’s migration policy is an example to follow for the world as a whole, the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), António Vitorino, said on Wednesday in Fez. In a statement to the press after talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of the 9th Global Forum of the […]
“Success & inspiring stories” of young migrants, who succeeded in their social and professional integration in various host countries, including Morocco, are the main theme of a global photo exhibition, which opened Monday in Geneva. The event, running through Nov 24, is organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNCTAD and UNHCR. The Exhibition […]
Morocco’s migration policy stands as a success story and serves as a model for other countries in the region, said Minority Leader at the Polish Senate Bogdan Klich. Klich, also a former Polish defense minister, told the audience at an international conference in Rabat that Morocco stood out by hosting an important number of immigrants […]
French President Emmanuel Macron commended the achievements of Morocco under the reign of King Mohammed VI citing notably the Kingdom’s leadership on the global migration agenda. Macron lauded the human dimension underlying Morocco’s migration policy, noting that the 11th World Forum on Migration next December in Marrakech would offer a chance to learn from the […]
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) commended Morocco for the migration policy it adopted under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. “The experience of Morocco features prominently…and provides insights for many countries to learn from,” said the UNCTAD in a flagship report on development in Africa, underscoring the benefits of migration in […]
Department of State’s Report Lauds Morocco’s Efforts to Guarantee Civil Liberties The U.S. Department of State’s 2016 Country Report on Human Rights Practices highlights the efforts led by Moroccan authorities to uphold civil liberties. The annual report highlighted Morocco’s commitment to guarantee the freedom of speech and the press noting that “in July the parliament […]