The Association for the Defense of Moroccans Victims of Forced Displacement has welcomed a recent resolution adopted by the African Union (AU) during its 38th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The resolution, approved on February 16, classifies slavery, forced displacement, and colonialism as crimes against humanity and acts of genocide against African peoples.
Following the resolution, Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its support and commitment to ensuring its implementation at the international level, alongside South Africa, Togo, and Ghana.
In response, the Moroccan association has called on Algeria to officially recognize and apologize for the mass expulsion of Moroccan nationals in 1975.
In a statement received by Hespress, the association described the AU resolution and Algeria’s endorsement as “two official and historic documents that present a valuable opportunity to advocate for this just and legitimate human rights cause at the national, African, and international levels, as well as within the Arab League.”
The association questioned Algeria’s sincerity in its endorsement of the resolution, asking, “Will Algeria truly take responsibility for its historical actions? How will it justify the crimes committed against 45,000 Moroccan families? How will it ensure compensation, reparations, and the restitution of their confiscated properties?”
The organization urged the Algerian government to provide financial and moral reparations for the victims of forced expulsion and to restore seized assets and pensions or offer equivalent compensation.
Additionally, the association called on the Moroccan government to raise the issue before the United Nations Security Council, holding Algeria accountable for the forced displacement. It also requested diplomatic, legal, and financial support for organizations advocating for the rights of expelled Moroccans on the international stage.
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