Morocco helps Sudanese migrants return home
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Sudan’s ambassador reported that 137 Sudanese migrants flew from Casablanca, Morocco, back to Sudan on Friday in the first organized voluntary return flight for Sudanese nationals living there irregularly.
The Sudanese embassy and Moroccan authorities coordinated the flight from Mohammed V International Airport. Ambassador Mawada Omar Hageltoam El Badawi expressed her gratitude to King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government, and the Moroccan people for their support in arranging the return.
El Badawi stated the flight would enable the returnees to participate in rebuilding and developing Sudan. She also noted Morocco’s experience in managing migration, specifically its focus on treating migrants with respect and upholding their dignity. The voluntary return program is part of Morocco’s broader policy on migration and asylum. Morocco has used similar programs to help thousands of people return to their home countries.
Youssef, one of the migrants on the flight, thanked Moroccan authorities for making the journey possible and said he and the others looked forward to contributing to Sudan’s reconstruction.
