فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The pace of media campaigns targeting Mr. Abdel Latif Hamouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance in Morocco, has been increasing. Although these campaigns appear on various platforms, there is a near consensus within Moroccan circles that these attacks are a direct reaction to the successes achieved by the Moroccan security agencies, rather than objective criticisms of his performance.
Background and Methodology of the Targeting
Analysts believe that the campaigns aimed at Abdel Latif Hamouchi are not random but follow a systematic pattern intended to undermine one of the most prominent figures in the country’s security institution. These attacks often coincide with Morocco making diplomatic gains or announcing the dismantling of major terrorist and criminal networks, reinforcing the hypothesis of involvement by external and internal parties harmed by the kingdom’s stability and the effectiveness of its agencies.
These campaigns rely on spreading misinformation or taking facts out of context to undermine public trust in the institutions represented by Hamouchi. The man, who oversees two strategic directorates (the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance), is considered the architect of Morocco’s new security strategy, which has proven effective over recent years.
Morocco’s Security Success: A Regional and International Model
Since assuming his responsibilities, Mr. Hamouchi has led a wide-ranging modernization of the two security institutions, focusing on enhancing intelligence capabilities, training human resources, and embracing modern technology. These reforms have resulted in tangible successes, making Morocco’s experience in combating terrorism and organized crime a model followed both regionally and internationally.
Preventive strikes that have foiled hundreds of terrorist plots, as well as dismantling networks involved in illegal immigration and international drug trafficking, are clear evidence of this effectiveness. This performance has earned Morocco the trust of its international partners, especially in Europe and the United States, where Rabat has become an indispensable security partner in a turbulent region.
Internal Impact: From Targeting the Person to Targeting the State
Domestically, the attacks on Hamouchi are seen as part of a broader war targeting the stability and dignity of the Moroccan state. In a tense regional environment, security and stability are the basic pillars on which Morocco relies to continue its developmental path.
Therefore, a broad segment of Moroccan public opinion sees these campaigns not as targeting an individual but rather as attempts to undermine a sovereign institution that has proven to be the first line of defense for the homeland and its citizens’ security. Paradoxically, these attacks have led to greater popular support for security institutions and strengthened their image as a stronghold against hostile schemes.
Future Dimensions and Their Impact
Attempts to target Moroccan security symbols are expected to continue as part of pressure strategies adopted by parties opposed to the kingdom. However, the potential impact of these campaigns may fail to achieve their intended goals and instead increase national awareness of the importance of maintaining internal cohesion and reinforcing trust in institutions that have proven capable of protecting the country’s stability in a volatile and troubled regional and international environment.
