Human rights body assess rights evolution in Morocco

The Moroccan Human Rights Organization (OMDH) will open its fifth congress Friday in Rabat to assess rights evolution in Morocco.

Despite great strides made towards the consolidation of the rule of law, Morocco still witness from time to time a violation of public freedoms and economic and social rights, said Abdellah Oualladi, OMDH President.

"Democracy in Morocco still has a long way to go, and it needs a push," he said.

Several issues are still to be examined, especially cases of disappearance, which is subject to dialogue between OMDH and the authorities.

The meeting is held at a time international law experienced a violent shake after the US aggression against Iraq, said Oualladi, who called on the Organization to promote international relations.

OMDH should consolidate its inner structures and seek material and human means to achieve its mission in the best way possible, the activist said, voicing the OMDH's readiness to cooperate with other associations to ensure a better efficiency.