US Congress staffers meet members of Moroccan human rights council

A delegation of staffers from the US congress, currently visiting Morocco, held in Rabat Monday a work session with members of the Moroccan Human Rights Advisory Council (CCDH).

According to a CCDH statement, the delegation, comprising 13 office managers of both Republican and Democrat Congress members, heard explanations of the council's composition and activities.

They also inquired about the progress achieved in the human rights situation in Morocco. They welcomed the stages covered by Morocco in the consolidation of human rights.

The CCDH, which was set up by King Hassan II in 1990, is a national institution in charge of protecting and promoting human rights and consolidating a human rights culture in Morocco.

The council, which is independent from the legislative, executive and judiciary powers, issues consultative opinions that are submitted to the king.