Morocco, Niger conclude human trafficking investigation training

A workshop on a joint simulation of investigation and trial between Morocco and the Republic of Niger in cases of human trafficking and smuggling of migrants wrapped up, Friday in Casablanca.

This workshop, held from August 2 to 5 for the benefit of judges and officials of the judiciary of both countries, was marked by a simulation of investigation and trial in its various stages and until the judgment, as part of an approach based on the protection of the rights of the victim.

The emphasis was placed on investigative work based on digital criminal evidence and criminal analysis.

The workshop also allowed for exchanging expertise and best practices and addressing the constraints that hinder the practice on the ground in the fight against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

In a statement to M24, MAP’s 24-hour news channel, director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) office in Morocco, Siham Al Figuigui, said that this practical workshop focused on a joint simulation of investigation and trial between Morocco and Niger on human trafficking, especially with regard to the transnational dimension.

For his part, Mouhcine Ramdani, magistrate seconded to the Ministry of Justice, said that the work of this simulation of investigation and trial was marked by the organization of several workshops relating to procedures and techniques of investigation in cases of human trafficking, as well as the presentation of legal frameworks of Morocco and Niger in the fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants.

For his part, Arma Yaou, a judge specializing in terrorism cases in Niger, stressed that the participation of the Nigerien delegation in this workshop is part of a study visit to Morocco, carried out by the delegation since July 31, and this pursuant to a partnership agreement between Morocco and the Republic of Niger in the judicial field.