Undocumented Algerian Mother in Morocco Pleads for Son’s Identity Papers

The woman whose video is circulating on social networks has been living in Morocco, more precisely in Derb Ghellef, Casablanca, for nearly 27 years. She mentions cordial relations with the Moroccans she has been able to rub shoulders with, even though she has settled in this country illegally. "I am well integrated in Morocco, few people know that I am Algerian." Even if she lives in precarious conditions, because without income, she is satisfied with the help provided by her neighbors, reports observalgerie.com.

But why can’t she go back to Algeria where she says she has a large family? "I burned my papers, not out of spite, but for personal reasons," she confides. But she expresses the wish to see her son have the documents that will make him a full-fledged Algerian.

The mother recounts having taken steps at the Algerian embassy. But she was often told that she had woken up a little late and that she should have registered her son at birth at the consulate instead of the district. Today, she wishes her son could go to Algeria to meet his grandparents, aunts and uncles. But for that, the Algerian authorities would have to agree to issue him the necessary documents.