Following the earthquake tragedy in Morocco, the Regional Human Rights Commission in the Draa-Tafilalet Region (CRDH) held a meeting with relevant governors to identify the efforts made by the authorities to alleviate the impact of the earthquake’s effects on the population.

The CRDH visited the injured at the Sidi Hssaine Ben Nasser Regional Hospital and the Tikirt village in the Ait Zineb commune in Ouarzazate, Morocco.

On the side-line of the visit conducted to the local prison in Ouarzazate, the CRDH noted that the situation in the prison was stable despite the great panic felt by the prisoners on the day of the tragedy, which was controlled wisely, according to the statement of the prison director.

Besides, the CRDH met with the Regional Director of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in Ouarzazate to examine the right to education in light of these circumstances. The Regional Director stated that relevant stakeholders will continue making efforts to ensure schooling for children through the Vigilance Committee, which was established to diversify intervention approaches.