Moroccan Authorities Facilitate Safe Return for Sudanese Migrants
On Friday, Moroccan authorities successfully organized the voluntary return of 137 Sudanese migrants who were residing illegally in the country. This significant operation took place at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, undertaken in collaboration with the Sudanese Embassy. Such initiatives are part of Morocco's broader migration and asylum policy, which is rooted in a humanitarian approach that prioritizes the rights and dignity of migrants, in line with the directives set forth by King Mohammed VI.
This operation is not merely a logistical endeavor; it represents a compassionate commitment to support thousands of individuals wishing to return to their homeland. Morocco's migration strategy has included the regularization of the status for tens of thousands of migrants, providing them with a pathway to reintegrate into their communities.
Mawada Omar Hageltoam El Badawi, the Sudanese ambassador to Morocco, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for this inaugural flight that facilitates the return of Sudanese migrants eager to contribute to their country's reconstruction and development efforts. She conveyed her sincere gratitude on behalf of the Sudanese government and emphasized how this operation's success was made possible thanks to the Moroccan authorities' unwavering support and commitment to the vision of cooperation and partnership within Africa.
Highlighting Morocco's experience in migration management, which is characterized by human-centered principles and solidarity, Ambassador El Badawi noted that this approach serves as a model for other African nations. Furthermore, she praised Morocco's hospitality towards Sudanese nationals, affirming that they have always been treated with dignity and respect, reflecting the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two countries.
In a similar vein, Youssef, a migrant who benefited from this voluntary return initiative, expressed profound gratitude towards Morocco, its king, government, and its people for their warm welcome. He stated, "We sincerely thank the king and the Moroccan people for the warm reception we have received," while also acknowledging the efforts made by Moroccan authorities to facilitate their return to Sudan, aiming to assist in the nation’s recovery and growth.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
