Denial of False Claims by Moroccan Officials
In a decisive response to alarming reports circulating online, Moroccan authorities have firmly denied the existence of 25 migrant bodies purportedly discovered near the eastern border, specifically between the cities of Figuig and Bouarfa. Officials from the region have labeled these allegations as utterly false and devoid of any factual basis, asserting that there have been no recent findings of migrant bodies in the area. The claims were described as malicious fabrications intended to mislead the public.
A regional official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, emphasized that the dissemination of such inaccuracies could lead to legal repercussions under Moroccan law. Authorities have also dismissed the credibility of images shared on social media that were purportedly linked to these claims, stating that the photographs are fabricated and do not correspond to any real events. Furthermore, they clarified that the only documented case of a migrant's body being discovered in the vicinity occurred approximately three months ago, with no signs of violence or struggle evident at the time of discovery.
Origin of the Misinformation
The unfounded reports seem to have originated from a Facebook account associated with a member of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, which shared a photograph claiming to depict irregular migrants alongside a testimonial from a Sudanese migrant supporting the narrative. However, officials noted that these assertions were circulated without any independent verification, thereby exacerbating the spread of misinformation and igniting public concern.
Additional information reveals that the activist responsible for the publication is currently based in Europe, having previously traveled to Sweden under a visa obtained from the Moroccan Swedish Embassy for a training program focusing on migrant rights. Allegations suggest that he did not return to Morocco upon the expiration of his visa and is now residing in Europe without legal status. As it stands, no independent evidence has surfaced to support the claims regarding the supposed discovery of 25 migrant bodies, and Moroccan authorities reiterate that no such incident has taken place. The dialogue surrounding these allegations and the subsequent denials remains unverified by independent sources, and no judicial actions related to these claims have been initiated.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
