His Majesty King Mohammed VI highlighted Morocco’s transitional justice journey as a unique and groundbreaking initiative. This effort has introduced qualitative shifts in the nation’s political trajectory, enabling a smooth and consensual democratic transition while promoting exemplary practices to strengthen the rule of law and institutions.
In a message delivered during an international symposium held in Rabat, under his patronage, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER), the King emphasized that Morocco’s experience has been widely acclaimed internationally. It has also positioned the country as a pioneer in introducing transitional justice to Arab and African contexts, resonating across the MENA region.
As read by Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council, the King’s message underlined Morocco’s significant contribution to advancing transitional justice concepts and practices, extending its impact beyond regional boundaries to continental and global levels.
Morocco’s approach is built on robust foundations, incorporating its historical and geographical particularities. Its primary aim was to address human rights violations from the early independence years to the establishment of the IER, through investigations, public hearings, and the restoration of individual and collective harm.
