Morocco Establishes Eastern Military Zone Amid Tensions with Algeria

After the Northern and Southern military zones, Morocco has equipped itself with a third: the Eastern zone. In the latest publication of their magazine, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) announce that on the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, Army Corps General Belkhir El Farouk, Inspector General and Commander of the Southern Zone, presided on January 5, 2022 in Errachidia, the inauguration ceremony of the command of the Eastern Zone, which will be led by Major General Mohammed Miqdad.

Known in particular for having fought during the Sahara war, Major General Mohamed Miqdad, the first commander of the Eastern Zone, has held several positions of military responsibility, continues the same source. This officer has a rich experience in the conduct of military operations.