فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Geneva, September 24, 2024
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect human rights and promote social justice, Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Wehbe delivered a keynote address before the Committee on Enforced Disappearances during the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
In his speech, Mr. Wehbe emphasized that the Kingdom of Morocco was among the pioneering states that ratified the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and demonstrated its commitment to implementing its provisions. He commended the pivotal role played by the UN Committee in monitoring the implementation of the Convention.
The Minister explained that Morocco has made significant strides in the field of transitional justice, adopting a comprehensive approach aimed at addressing past violations and strengthening the foundations of national reconciliation. He noted that this direction has led to the criminalization of all forms of enforced disappearance in national legislation.
Mr. Wehbe also affirmed the Kingdom’s strong political will to establish the rule of law through the adoption of legal and institutional reforms to enhance the protection of human rights, and the development of national mechanisms to combat serious crimes such as enforced disappearance, torture, and arbitrary detention.
In conclusion, the Minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Committee members for their tireless efforts in monitoring the implementation of the Convention’s provisions, reaffirming Morocco’s readiness to fully cooperate with the international community in addressing the current challenges, particularly those related to cases of enforced disappearance in the context of migration and transnational crime.
