King Mohammed approves use of Tifinagh alphabet for Amazigh writing

Morocco's King Mohammed VI approved the use of "Tifinagh" alphabet for Amazigh (Berber) writing, as recommended by the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM), announced on Monday a communique of the Royal Cabinet.

The sovereign made his decision after extensive consultations, on the matter, with eminent national personalities, including the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Lower Chamber), the Speaker of the House of Advisers (Upper Chamber), and the leaders of political parties represented in the parliament, says the communique.

King Mohammed VI acceded to the IRCAM's recommendation insofar as it meets the requirements upholding the integrity of the Amazigh in its, historical and cultural aspects and as it is part of the Moroccan identity specificity, adds the communique.

The institute's creation was announced by the sovereign in October 2001 and the royal dahir setting up and governing the institute was sealed by king Mohammed VI in October 2001.