The two drafts determine the modalities of counting, selecting and integrating conscripts for military service, the procedures for granting exemptions from this service, and define the procedure for voluntary conscription for women and Moroccan expatriates. In a bid to activate the provisions of the law on military service, the Sovereign gave his instructions to work on recruiting ten thousand troops during the current year. According to the provisions of the bill on military service, young recruits will have the possibility to sit for recruitment exams organized by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). The text also provides for granting disability pensions to young people who would be victim of accidents during their military service. King Mohammed had stressed the importance of military service for young people, deeming the conscription enhances the sense of belonging to the homeland.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2019 18:33 UTC