فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, witnessed a significant event on Saturday with the inauguration of the permanent headquarters of the General Secretariat of the African Network of National Mechanisms for the Prevention of Torture. The ceremony took place at the National Council for Human Rights and was attended by Amina Bouayach, President of the National Council for Human Rights, along with representatives from member states of the African Network.
This event marks an important step in the joint African efforts to combat torture and protect human rights across the continent. The establishment of this headquarters in Morocco reflects the commitment of African countries to enhance cooperation in preventing torture and protecting human dignity.
Mohamed Benajiba, coordinator of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in Morocco, confirmed that this step comes as part of activating the African Network. He noted that Morocco has conducted 169 visits since establishing its national mechanism in 2019, making it a model to be followed in Africa.
Madiaou Diaw, President of the Senegalese National Observatory for Places of Deprivation of Liberty, pointed out that this initiative aims to promote the exchange of African experiences in torture prevention and unify efforts to achieve tangible results.
The African Network of National Mechanisms for the Prevention of Torture includes Morocco, Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, South Africa, and Mozambique. It aims to enhance cooperation between these countries to improve human rights protection mechanisms and ensure dignity for every individual.
The opening of this headquarters in Rabat represents a significant step towards strengthening African cooperation in the field of human rights and confirms Morocco’s leading role in this domain. This event also serves as an opportunity to exchange experiences and develop joint strategies to combat torture and promote human rights across the African continent.
