Moroccan Expellees Seek Royal Support on 49th Anniversary of Algerian Exodus

In this message, the association recalls that the Moroccans expelled from Algeria in December 1975 had been living legally in the country for decades, contributing to the struggle for Algeria’s independence and its economic and social development. "45,000 Moroccan families were collectively and forcibly displaced under inhumane conditions, violating human dignity," the association denounces.

Describing this act as a "crime against humanity," the association stresses that it violates international humanitarian law and human rights conventions. It implores King Mohammed VI to give "all necessary attention to this humanitarian file so that it may benefit from your royal benevolent attention." The association also calls for an "appropriate solution in favor of the victims, to do them justice, to repair their damages and to restore their dignity."

Despite the challenges, the association has tirelessly worked to raise awareness of this humanitarian cause, organizing meetings, conferences and workshops. "As a civil society dedicated to defending the issues of Moroccans who were victims of the collective forced displacement from Algeria in 1975, and faced with the stubbornness of the Algerian state to do justice and repair the damages suffered by the victims, we are striving to have official condemnations of this criminal act committed by the Algerian state in 1975."

The association collaborates with Moroccan human rights institutions, legislative institutions, ministries and political parties to raise awareness of this cause and obtain justice for the victims. Based in Rabat, it aims to support the victims, defend their rights and work to establish legal and diplomatic mechanisms to ensure justice and reparation.