Voluntary Return Operation Successfully Conducted
On Friday, Moroccan authorities, in collaboration with the Sudanese Embassy in Morocco, successfully executed a voluntary return operation for 137 irregular Sudanese migrants. This initiative took place at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca and is a testament to Morocco's comprehensive migration and asylum policy, which is anchored in a humanitarian approach that emphasizes the respect for the rights and dignity of migrants. This operation aligns with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, and marks a significant step in the nation’s commitment to addressing the needs of migrants.
Morocco's strategy not only aims to regularize the status of tens of thousands of migrants but also provides opportunities for those wishing to return to their home countries through voluntary repatriation initiatives. Mawada Omar Hageltoam El Badawi, the Sudanese Ambassador to Morocco, expressed her satisfaction regarding this inaugural flight for Sudanese migrants eager to return home and contribute to the nation's reconstruction and development efforts.
Expressions of Gratitude and Recognition
In her statement to MAP, El Badawi extended her heartfelt thanks and profound appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, along with the Moroccan government and people, for the support and facilitation that led to the successful execution of this operation. She emphasized that such initiatives would not have been possible without the backing of Moroccan authorities, who are committed to realizing the enlightened vision of His Majesty the King, which focuses on South-South cooperation and strengthening African partnerships.
Highlighting Morocco’s exemplary experience in migration, which is heavily based on human dimensions and principles of solidarity, she asserted that this approach serves as a model for other African nations to emulate. Furthermore, the ambassador praised the welcoming conditions extended to Sudanese nationals in Morocco, who have consistently enjoyed dignified treatment and exemplary hospitality from both the authorities and the Moroccan people. This hospitality reflects the historical, fraternal, and cultural ties that bind the two nations.
In a similar statement, Youssef, a Sudanese migrant who benefited from this voluntary return operation, expressed his deep gratitude towards Morocco, its King, government, and people for the warm reception they received. "We sincerely thank His Majesty the King, the government, and the Moroccan people for their warm welcome," he stated, while also acknowledging the efforts made by Moroccan authorities to facilitate their return to Sudan to contribute to its reconstruction and development.
As reported by snrtnews.com.
