Washington wants to stop threats in Casablanca before they reach the United States
The United States will continue its air security reinforcement program in Morocco, with particular attention to Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. Washington justifies this choice by the existence of several direct flights linking the Moroccan metropolis to the United States.
The information appears in the official report of a hearing before the U.S. Senate devoted to the fight against terrorism in North Africa. Asked about the activities planned in Morocco over the course of the “next one to two years,” the State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism says it is continuing its programs intended to strengthen Moroccan air security.
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Casablanca is explicitly designated. The American program “is working to strengthen security at Casablanca airport,” Washington explains, emphasizing that it hosts several direct connections with the United States.
Preventing threats from reaching the United States
The State Department places this assistance within a broader strategy: strengthening partners’ capabilities so that threats can be addressed before they reach U.S. territory. Washington nevertheless provides no details about the amount allocated to Mohammed V Airport, or about the security equipment or measures concerned.
In the same document, the American administration describes its counterterrorism cooperation with Morocco as “highly effective.” It states that Moroccan actions have helped thwart attacks targeting U.S. territory and presents the kingdom as one of its most capable counterterrorism partners in Africa and the region.
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The program targeting Casablanca is therefore expected to continue over the coming years, with an objective clearly acknowledged by Washington: notably securing the air links that directly connect Morocco with the United States.