Majesty King Mohammed VI announced three day three days of national mourning and the lowering of flags at half mast over the death of more than 1000 people in the quake that hit Morocco Friday night.
The King was briefed during the session on the latest developments, especially in areas inaccessible during the night, and the subsequent rescue operations that commenced at the break of dawn.
King’s directives:
- Reinforcing search and rescue capabilities to expedite the evacuation of the injured.
- Supplying affected regions with clean drinking water.
- Distributing food rations, tents, and blankets to those affected.
- Swiftly restoring public services.
In line with King Mohammed VI’s instructions, the Royal Armed Forces swiftly deployed substantial human and logistical resources, both by air and land, along with specialized intervention units composed of search and rescue teams and a medical-surgical field hospital.
The King further directed the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee tasked with creating an urgent program to rehabilitate and provide support for the reconstruction of damaged homes in the affected areas. Special attention was given to those in precarious situations, particularly orphans and vulnerable individuals, with immediate care provided, including shelter, food, and essential needs.
King Mohammed VI encouraged economic actors to promptly resume activities nationwide and initiated the creation of a dedicated account with the treasury and Bank Al-Maghrib to collect voluntary solidarity contributions from civil society, private enterprises, and public bodies.
The Mohammed V Solidarity Foundation, with all its components, was comprehensively mobilized to provide assistance and support to affected citizens. The formation of reserves and stocks of essential supplies at the regional level was also announced to prepare for various disaster scenarios.
In a separate directive, Commander of the Faithful instructed the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to hold absentee prayers in all the mosques throughout the Kingdom to remember and pray for the souls of the earthquake’s victims.
Lastly, King Mohammed VI expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco to numerous countries that had extended their solidarity and offered assistance during these trying times.
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