RIF National Party Submits Weighty File Against Morocco at UN Human Rights Commission, Commemorates Legacy of Mohsen Fikri
BY: Hana Saada
Geneva, Switzerland – Against the backdrop of historical injustices and ongoing human rights violations, members of the Rif National Party have embarked on a mission to hold the Moroccan regime accountable for its actions through international legal channels. Their efforts bring into focus the plight of the Rif population and the need to address past and present grievances.
Submitting a Weighty Case in Geneva
In a bold move, members of the Rif National Party converged at the headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, to submit a comprehensive case. This case aims to shed light on the systematic human rights violations committed against the Rif community, including, among others, displacement, political imprisonment, and the use of toxic gases during the colonial era in the Rif region.
A New Phase of Political Struggle
During a public statement made in front of the United Nations Human Rights Commission headquarters, party members announced their transition into a new phase of political activism. Their primary goal is to expose the crimes of the Moroccan Makhzen and pursue justice through the framework of international law.
In an exclusive statement to Dzair Tube’s acclaimed journalist Djamil Djerboua, Youba al-Ghadioui, a prominent figure within the party, emphasized that this case represents the first of many initiatives by the Rif National Party. These initiatives seek to bring to the attention of the international community the human rights abuses and political injustices committed against the Rif population. The party plans to present various human rights and political cases to multiple international institutions.
“We are here in Gueneva to present compelling evidence that exposes the numerous violations committed by the Moroccan occupation state against the Rif people, particularly those pertaining to the humanitarian aspect. These violations include the forced displacement and political detention of the Reffians, as well as the utilization of toxic gases during the Rif Revolution,” he said.
For his part, the activist Mohand Al-Khalfaoui stated, “Today, on behalf of the Rif National Party, we stand before the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, symbolizing our transition from mere rhetoric and verbal protests to concrete action. Our purpose today is to condemn the relentless violations perpetrated by the ruthless Moroccan occupier against the Riffians, which encompass arbitrary kidnappings and the defamation of our people, all in an attempt to settle Moroccans in our ancestral lands.”
The activist Aziz Akorouali, a member of the aforementioned party, with conviction, declared, “After a century, the Rif will etch a new chapter in the annals of the United Nations. Members of the Rif National Party traveled to Geneva to submit the initial human rights dossier against the oppressive Moroccan regime,” while also announcing the existence of additional human rights and political files that will be presented to various international institutions. “We were warmly received, and they assured us that they would thoroughly examine the submitted dossier,” he noted.
Unveiling Historical Injustices
In addition to their focus on contemporary issues, the members of the Rif National Party also highlighted the crimes against humanity that took place during the French and Spanish colonial eras in collaboration with the Moroccan regime. They intend to shed light on the historical injustices that have had a lasting impact on the Rif region.
