Moroccan human rights activists have highlighted recent official statements affirming the country’s « firm commitment to upholding human dignity, protecting human life, and advancing legal reforms consistent with universal human rights principles ». These declarations have sparked expectations about Morocco’s potential move to abolish the death penalty, particularly through its pledge to adhere to international human rights standards.
This position was revealed during the 14th International Conference of Justice Ministers held last week in Rome, organized by the Sant’Egidio Foundation under the theme « A World Without the Death Penalty ». The Moroccan Coalition Against the Death Penalty views this as a possible indication that the kingdom might support the upcoming United Nations resolution in December calling for a moratorium on executions.
