CNDH urges rights violation victims to report amid mass migration attempts

Moroccan NGOs slam CNDH’s recent report on Hirak and torture allegations

Human rights activists have criticized the recent report issued by the National Council for Human Rights on Hirak protests and torture allegations. Moroccan NGOs believe that the report tried to «justify human rights violations».

Hirak : CNDH urges Morocco to investigate «torture and inhuman treatment» allegations

In a report on the Hirak protests and trial, the National Committee for Human Rights urged the state to investigate torture and inhuman treatment allegations. However, it indicated that the trial respected human rights and highlighted violence against the police during the protests in Al Hoceima.

HRW urges Morocco to adopt CNDH’s recommendations on individual freedoms

Hirak : Ahmed Zefzafi meets CNDH chairperson Amina Bouayach

Nasser Zefzafi is fine, says Moroccan Human Rights Council amid concerns over his health

King Mohammed VI appoints Amina Bouayach chairwoman of CNDH

Fisheries Agreement : Two members of CNDH have allegedly defended the Polisario's stance

A European Commission mission is visiting Morocco to start consultations related to the fisheries agreement. Yesterday, the delegation held talks with pro-Rabat NGOs in a meeting attended by the heads of CNDH’s regional offices in Laayoune and Dakhla.

Moroccans converted to Christianity demand their rights a few weeks before Christmas

Moroccan who converted to Christianity recently submitted their complaints to the Prime Minister and both houses of the parliament. Hoping to be granted the right to practice their religion, they were already received in April by the Secretary General of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH).

The fight against torture : Morocco’s commitments must be taken into consideration according to El Yazami