The international community has come together to hold the Algerian government responsible for the 1975 expulsion of thousands of Moroccans, an event that has left deep scars in the histories of both nations.
The International Rally in Support of Moroccan Families Expelled from Algeria issued a statement last week, emphasizing Algeria’s role in the tragedy and calling for justice for the victims.
The statement, released by the Executive Office of the international community, condemned the Algerian government’s actions, particularly its disregard for the fact that many of those expelled had legally resided in Algeria for decades.
Furthermore, these individuals had contributed to Algeria’s independence struggle, only to be forcibly removed without due process or consideration of their long-standing ties to the country.
“We hold the Algerian government fully responsible for this tragedy,” the statement reads, highlighting the ongoing commitment of the group to ensure that the 50th anniversary of the expulsion serves as a platform to advance the cause of the victims.
The group has vowed to continue advocating through national and international channels, pressuring the authorities to recognize the violations committed against Moroccan families in 1975.
As part of its campaign, the group is calling for formal apologies from the Algerian government and for reparations to be made to the families affected, both individually and collectively.
The statement emphasizes that one of the key strategies in achieving these goals will be the development of a comprehensive media and communications plan.
This plan will aim to bring global attention to the tragic expulsion, while also encouraging academic institutions to undertake further research into the historical context and impact of this event.
A significant part of the rally’s efforts is the ongoing study on “The Memory of Moroccans Expelled from Algeria in 1975,” conducted in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad and students from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Meknes.
The research is led by historian Mimoun Aziza, an expert in migration history.
Founded in February 2021, the International Rally for the Support of Moroccan Families Expelled from Algeria has since worked as a non-governmental organization dedicated to seeking justice.
Its aims include recovering property illegally confiscated by the Algerian state, providing material and moral compensation to the victims, and facilitating family reunification for those affected by the expulsion.
