Migration File: Morocco Confirms Readiness to Repatriate Unaccompanied Minors and Rejects European Political Maneuvering

The Kingdom of Morocco has reiterated its firm and clear position regarding migration issues, particularly concerning the repatriation of unaccompanied minors, confirming its full and effective engagement in execution of the Royal Instructions issued to the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs to accurately identify this demographic and facilitate their return home within a framework of protection and care.

Explicit Royal Commitment and Rejection of Electoral Grandstanding

In this context, a Moroccan diplomatic source stated that Rabat has always been, and remains, fully prepared to coordinate continuously and closely with its partners in Spain and the European Union to find practical and definitive solutions for this file. The source expressed deep regret over the repetition of ready-made accusations against the Kingdom whenever the migration debate is reopened, as some parties seek to portray Morocco as uncooperative.

The source clarified that these allegations are false and baseless campaigns, noting that certain political actors on the European side are exploiting the minors file for narrow electoral and political purposes, which completely contradicts the reality on the ground and Morocco’s historical commitment to its responsibilities.

Legal and Administrative Obstacles in Host Countries

The diplomatic statement emphasized that Morocco always fulfills its comprehensive and international obligations, explaining that the primary and direct cause for delays in operations lies essentially in the complex administrative and judicial obstacles imposed by the legislation and internal procedures in European host countries.

The source concluded by affirming that the Kingdom categorically rejects the use of this pretext as a political pressure tactic, stressing that if European partners have a genuine desire to facilitate the process of repatriating unaccompanied minors, it is their duty to undertake internal reviews to overcome the legislative and judicial restrictions that hinder and prolong the duration of these humanitarian operations.