Authorities at Marrakech International Airport have reportedly barred a South African parliamentarian from entering Morocco to attend the parliamentary conference on interreligious dialogue held in Marrakech from June 13 to 15.
According to an official source, the prevention was in compliance with the country’s laws as the parliamentarian failed to present the necessary documents required for entry.
The spokesperson further clarified that the parliamentarian had taken a different flight from the rest of the delegation from South Africa, who had obtained valid visas and entered Morocco without any issues.
In response to the parliamentarian’s allegation that the ban was politically motivated due to his stance on the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, the official dismissed the claim, stating that visa requirements are standard practice worldwide, including when traveling to South Africa.
The conference, held for the first time in Marrakesh, witnessed the participation of approximately 800 parliamentarians from various countries. They put forth 12 recommendations reaffirming their commitment to promoting equal treatment for all religions, beliefs, and religious organizations in accordance with the law.
The conference also emphasized the involvement of representatives from religious groups, civil society, and the implementation of national and international obligations to foster social cohesion, address challenges such as poverty, climate change, conflicts, addiction, excessive consumption, and negative impacts of artificial intelligence.
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