Fes: Abdellah Guennoun High School Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Green March with a National Seminar that Enhances Students’ Historical Awareness

Fes – Abdellah Guennoun Qualifying High School in the city of Fes organized, on Thursday, November 6, a distinguished national seminar to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of the victorious Green March, which constituted a historical epic in the journey of completing the territorial unity of the Kingdom of Morocco. Students, teachers, and administrators participated in the event, in an atmosphere reflecting national cohesion and pride in recent diplomatic achievements, especially Security Council Resolution 2797, which confirmed its support for the autonomy initiative as a realistic solution to the artificial dispute over the southern provinces.

Details of the National Seminar

The seminar, which was held in the school’s main hall, was moderated by the institution’s director with the participation of a group of university professors and other civil figures. The discussions focused on:

  • Historical Context: Review of the importance of the Green March, which was launched on November 6, 1975, under the leadership of the late King Hassan II, in which 350,000 peaceful volunteers participated, leading to the recovery of the Moroccan Sahara from Spanish colonialism.
  • Development Achievements: Discussion of modern projects in the southern provinces, such as the construction of roads, ports, and schools, as a culmination of the spirit of national solidarity.
  • International Support: Emphasis on the recent United Nations resolution, which reinforces the Moroccan vision and opens new horizons for stability and development.

Importance of the Event in the Educational Context

This seminar is part of a series of educational events launched by the Regional Academy for Education and Training in Fes-Meknes, aimed at enhancing national awareness among younger generations. According to educational sources, it aims to link historical memory with contemporary challenges, while focusing on the values of unity and tolerance that characterized the March. It also contributed to strengthening ties between the educational institution and the local community, by inviting prominent Fes figures to participate.

This celebration comes in the context of the general national momentum for the 50th anniversary, which witnessed events in various Moroccan cities, and confirms the commitment of Abdellah Guennoun High School – named after one of the symbols of independence – to consolidating national identity through education.

National Messages and Future Calls

Speakers emphasized that “this seminar is not merely a remembrance, but a pledge to continue the march of development and defense of territorial unity.” The event called for strengthening parallel diplomacy among students, through electronic awareness campaigns about the Moroccanness of the Sahara.

From the website: Fes News

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