In a significant humanitarian gesture, Moroccan authorities recently facilitated the return of a new group of young Moroccans through the Ouijda-Maghniya border crossing. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to assist individuals in precarious migration situations, with the latest group comprising 33 individuals, including one woman, marking the second such transfer in September 2026.
According to information provided by the Moroccan Association for the Assistance of Migrants in Difficult Situations, the returned individuals hail from various cities and regions across Morocco, including Taounate, Nador, Safi, Meknes, and Oujda, as well as other locations such as Fez, Berkane, Salé, and Jerada. The arrival of these young people was a moment of emotional reunion, particularly for their families, with many mothers eagerly awaiting their children either along the route to the border or in the postal square of Oujda. This scene vividly illustrates the long anticipation faced by families yearning for the return of their loved ones.
This operation coincides with the ongoing activities of the Moroccan Association for the Assistance of Migrants in Difficult Situations, which continues to address various issues concerning Moroccan migrants, including cases of missing persons, detainees, and those who have tragically passed away during their migration journeys. The association reported that it regularly receives requests from families seeking information about their loved ones or assistance in understanding their legal situations, including the necessary documentation to establish identity and familial connections, which also encompasses cases of the deceased, such as the late Yassine Dazzaz.
Furthermore, the association highlighted its continuous monitoring of the cases of several Moroccans who are detained in Libya, responding to families' requests for information regarding their children and their legal and humanitarian conditions. The timing of this latest return operation also aligns with the upcoming launch of the first edition of the association's program titled "Support and Assistance," aimed at addressing the needs of the missing, prisoners, detainees, and deceased individuals throughout migration processes. This initiative reflects the association's commitment to supporting families and tracking the cases related to these vulnerable situations.
As reported by taounate.net.
