The repatriation of Moroccans stranded in Algeria began on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Will Morocco , which plans to work for the repatriation of its 32,000 nationals stranded abroad, cover the entire logistics of these operations?
Souad Chaouih, president of the Association of Moroccans in France (AMF), is saddened by the fate of Moroccans stranded abroad due to the coronavirus for several months. Speaking to the TV channel TV5MONDE , while demanding the urgent repatriation of Moroccans, she denounces a serious violation of their dignity.
Blocked for more than 2 months in Algeria, due to the coronavirus, 300 Moroccans have returned to their country, this Saturday, May 30, 2020. Three Royal Air Maroc planes carried out this repatriation at a rate of 100 compatriots each at Oujda airport.
After the repatriation of Moroccans stranded in Ceuta and Melilla last week, it is now the turn of those stranded in Algeria. The first Royal Air Maroc flight landed this Saturday at Oujda-Angad airport, with the first group of 100 repatriated Moroccans on board.
The fate of Moroccan citizens stranded abroad due to the covid-19 pandemic is a concern for the left-wing deputy, Omar Balafrej . He has questioned the government about the date of their repatriation.
Royal Air Maroc is preparing its fleet and mobilizing its flight crew for the repatriation of Moroccans stranded abroad for more than two months. The repatriation operation should start very soon.
The government would have already put in place the repatriation plan for the 32,000 Moroccans, stranded abroad since the closure of Moroccan borders last March.
Moroccans residing in France and stranded in Morocco are desperate and no longer know where to turn. They plan to demonstrate in front of the French Consulate General in Casablanca to protest against the slowness and discrimination they have suffered in terms of repatriation.
Blocked in Morocco due to the suspension of borders, Driss Aboufiras, a Moroccan residing in Cadiz where he was undergoing dialysis treatment, has died. This is because Spain refused his request for medical repatriation.
The repatriation of the 32,000 Moroccans stranded abroad is taking shape. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is negotiating with hotel officials to ensure their return.
The Moroccan authorities have finally authorized Renault to organize the repatriation of its engineers, in order to preserve the economic interests of the kingdom. They had left for Europe after the borders were closed.
Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, praised the health standards imposed by the Moroccan authorities as part of the repatriation operations of French citizens stranded in Morocco.