Moroccan Youth Party Calls for Dialogue on Irregular Migration Crisis

The youth organization of Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has called for a responsible national discussion on the factors driving the increase in irregular migration attempts. This call comes in the wake of events in border cities such as Fnideq, leading to the occupied territory of Ceuta, and Beni Ansar in the Nador province, heading towards the occupied territory of Melilla. The organization highlighted that this phenomenon raises legitimate questions about the situation, expectations, and future prospects of Moroccan youth.

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The organization, in a statement, expressed its deep regret over the situations that a number of young people have found themselves in, and the risks that threaten their lives, safety, and future.

Expressing deep sorrow for the perilous circumstances faced by many young people, the PAM youth wing extended condolences to the families of victims and solidarity with the families of the missing. They emphasized the need to examine the underlying causes and motivations behind irregular migration. Key factors identified include socioeconomic conditions, a perceived lack of opportunities for personal and professional integration within the country, and the necessity of enhancing spatial justice, equal opportunities, and upholding citizen dignity.

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The current phase requires sobriety in analysis and thinking, and necessitates a collective national effort that integrates the roles of the government, institutions, and political and civil actors, allowing for a deeper understanding of these phenomena and addressing their causes and consequences.

Recalling the attention King Mohammed VI gives to youth issues and his efforts toward their economic and social empowerment, the organization stressed that the current phase demands sober analysis and collective national effort. This effort should involve the government, institutions, and political and civil actors to foster a deeper understanding of these phenomena and address their causes and consequences.

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We warn of the risks involved in terms of life, safety, and the future, considering that the automatic return of a number of young people in recent days confirms that facing difficulties within the country and working collectively to overcome them remains the safe path to building the future.

The PAM youth issued an appeal to young people and their families, urging them to refrain from engaging in irregular migration attempts due to the risks involved. They warned against the dangers to life, safety, and future prospects, noting that the recent return of some young people suggests that confronting difficulties within the country and working collectively to overcome them is the safer path. The organization also condemned attempts to incite unrest in border areas and exploit vulnerable youth or minors, deeming such actions irresponsible. Furthermore, they denounced acts of vandalism and violence that accompanied some events, particularly in Beni Ansar, affirming their rejection of all forms of violence and chaos while commending the security forces' intervention.

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We condemn attempts to incite situations in the border areas and exploit the vulnerability of youth or mislead minors and push them into irregular migration attempts.