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Baraka: We Mobilize for Autonomy and Reject Money and Corruption
Nizar Baraka, the Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, affirmed that the decision No. 9727, issued on October 31, marked a unifying national moment both within Morocco and abroad. It unequivocally enshrined the kingdom’s sovereignty over its southern regions and opened new horizons for a united and confident Morocco, steadily progressing toward development, prosperity, and stability—not only at the national level but across the Maghreb region as a whole.
Baraka emphasized that this historic moment renews the Istiqlal Party’s commitment and full engagement behind King Mohammed VI, stressing that the party will lead the national mobilization through a consistent effort involving various institutions, organizational bodies, and professional associations, alongside its elected representatives. There will be a particular focus on representatives from the southern regions, including parliamentarians, local community leaders, regional heads, and professional chamber presidents.
During regional speeches and a central event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the presentation of the Independence Request Document, Baraka noted that this mobilization aims to promote the proposal for autonomy and its implications and advantages, to involve and organize the local population for an effective commitment to its implementation under Moroccan sovereignty, while reinforcing national unity and safeguarding the gains achieved for the people of Moroccan Sahara over the past five decades.
In discussing the construction of a rising Morocco, Baraka cautioned against the concerning conditions faced by thousands of Moroccan youth, who grapple with the lack of training, job opportunities, and unclear prospects. He stated that there is no room for the obliteration of national identity in its various facets, nor for the decline of civic values and culture, nor for the erosion of the spirit of public service. He emphasized that the nation and its citizens must always take precedence over all other considerations.
Baraka recalled the sentiments of the youth whom the party met in Bouznika weeks ago, who expressed their outright rejection of an economic model that prioritizes money over societal dignity and the rights of future generations. They asserted their refusal of a model based on greed and quick profit at the expense of social cohesion and equitable justice.
He added that the youth also rejected any economic model that would weaken the country’s resilience in the face of crises, noting that this awareness reflects the profound transformations Morocco is experiencing at a crucial moment in its history.
Furthermore, the Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party pointed out that meetings with the youth clearly demonstrated that the King’s speech on October 31 ushered the country into a genuine moment of change, necessitating a departure from the culture of exploitation, greed, and manipulation of the daily sustenance of citizens, affirming that such practices have no future in the Morocco of tomorrow.
Baraka explained that the youth expressed their opposition to speculative practices and what is known as the “wasta” culture, warning against the risks of widening social gaps, which is completely at odds with the royal directives calling for the creation of a Morocco moving at a single pace, where everyone shares in the fruits of development and social justice. He emphasized that Moroccans must embrace this challenge with a collective spirit and a sense of national responsibility.
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