Morocco has opted for a proactive and multifaceted strategy based on education, rehabilitation and promotion of religious values in the fight against terrorism and extremism, said the permanent representative of the Kingdom to international organizations in Vienna, ambassador Azzeddine Farhane.
“Morocco has embarked on a strategy built on the pillars of education, rehabilitation and the promotion of religious values based on respect, moderation and coexistence, in order to deprive extremist groups of their ideological arguments, which are frequently used to justify their criminal acts”, underlined Farhane during an OSCE virtual conference on Thursday.
He noted in this context the launch by HM King Mohammed VI of vast programs of inclusive political and socioeconomic development reforms, including the National Initiative for Human Development, specifying that this multifaceted approach, which has benefited millions of people since its launch in 2005, strengthens social cohesion and gives hope to young people, who are the primary targets of active recruitment by terrorist groups.
The key element of the Moroccan approach to fight extremism and radicalization is the reform of the religious field, he said, noting that the preservation, defense and promotion of moderate Islam and the fight against extremism are intrinsic unwavering values of the unique and multiple Moroccan identity.
Under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, commander of the faithful, Morocco has carried out a profound reform of the religious field favoring openness, moderation, tolerance and dialogue, he said, recalling to this effect the creation of the Higher Council of Ulema, and the training of imams, preachers and Murshidates (religious guides).
At the regional level, Morocco has launched a new form of cooperation with the rest of Africa based on solidarity and a new migration policy to promote co-development, shared prosperity and security, he said.
He also referred to the creation in 2015 of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, dedicated to capitalizing on common fundamentals and to coordinating and unifying efforts to promote moderate Islam in order to counter religious extremism in Africa.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.