Morocco denounces targeting of its national security institutions

RABAT - Morocco’s interior ministry on Thursday "categorically" denounced and refuted irresponsible statements aimed at national security institutions, warning it reserved the right to seek justice.

The ministry said in a statement that some individuals have recently resorted to social networks and some electronic websites to undermine national security institutions, by publishing allegations intended to mislead public opinion, damage the image of these institutions, undervalue their action and sow doubt on their performance.

While categorically refuting and denouncing these allegations and these irresponsible statements with regard to an institution recognised for its professional competence and its dedication to the service of the country and the citizens, the ministry said it was astonished by the fact that these false declarations, which constitute an explicit defamation and a clear attack on the officials of these institutions and an affront to a regulated body, “emanate from individuals supposed to show a minimum of responsibility and honesty, and claim to reserve the right to go to court on this matter.”

“The action of all the components of the ministry remains governed by constitutional provisions, international charters and legal texts, with the main objective of serving the general interest of citizens, in particular respect for their rights and freedoms, which undoubtedly represents proof of the democratic choice adopted by the Kingdom of Morocco and based on the obligation for all to adhere to the principles of the rule of law, whether within the framework of the exercise of rights or respect for duties,” said the statement.

“The judicial institutions of our country are able to guarantee all individual and collective rights and freedoms, alongside the constitutional institutions to which the legislator has entrusted the mission of preserving the rights of citizens, in their relationship with the administration and the consolidation of principles of justice and equity, instead of persisting in this systematic campaign where the spirit of responsibility and objectivity are lacking and which underestimates the progress and achievements recognized at national and international levels,” it added.