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The Moroccan embassy in France announced on Monday that it had filed a complaint over insults directed at the Moroccan flag and incitement to hatred following incidents in the Quatre-Chemins district of Aubervilliers. On July 4, a Moroccan flag was «torn down, burned and ripped apart in public by individuals chanting slogans indicating their Algerian origin». The diplomatic mission strongly condemned the acts, which took place after the Morocco-Canada match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a statement, the embassy denounced «a serious attack on an official symbol of national sovereignty and unity». It added that the incident was «liable to deeply offend Moroccan nationals living in France, French-Moroccans, and all those attached to the values of respect, dignity and coexistence», stressing that «nothing can justify this act, which stems from a deliberate intent to provoke, fuel hatred and disturb public order».
According to the embassy, «other video footage shows women wearing the Moroccan national team's jersey, accompanied by young children, being subjected to verbal abuse and attempted intimidation by the same individuals».
The mission thanked the French authorities, the police and the Aubervilliers municipality for their response, while reaffirming «its commitment to preserving public order, to the strict observance of the laws of the French Republic, and to the respect owed to the symbols of every country». It also praised «the sense of responsibility shown by Moroccan women and men living in France».
Finally, the embassy stressed that sporting celebrations should remain festive and peaceful, and «continue to be moments of joy, togetherness and mutual respect».
