Given recent concerns, the King of Morocco has again reiterated his country’s unequivocal support for efforts to address migration issues, including the rapid repatriation of unaccompanied minors, hears Colin Mackay. His Majesty the King had stressed the clear and firm commitment of the Kingdom of Morocco to accept the return of duly identified unaccompanied minors. The communiqué expressed the sincere hope that the procedural challenges could be overcome with the correct will and ensure that these unfortunate unaccompanied minors would soon be able to come home. In addition, Morocco has taken a leadership role in addressing migration issues in Africa; on a continental level, His Majesty the King has been appointed as African champion in migration issues. The aim of the Observatory is to provide an Africa-oriented, international platform capable of providing reliable and precise data on migration in the continent.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 02, 2021 15:56 UTC