Morocco elected member of World Anti-Torture Organization

Morocco was elected member of the council of delegates of the World Anti-Torture Organization which held its general assembly last August 31 in Geneva.

According to a statement of Morocco's Human Rights Organization (OMDH) whose chairman was elected to the council membership, the council which comprises 15 members representing various regions of the world will meet once a year.

The general assembly made up of 200 organizations from 72 countries was preceded by a forum on the protection of human rights advocates.