King Mohammed VI has given his instructions to expeditiously continue field relief efforts and provide care to the victims of the deadly powerful quake that hit Morocco Friday night, killing at least 1,305 people, according to an updated death toll. These emergency measures, subject to royal instructions and constant follow-up by since the first moments that followed the earthquake, witnessed the intervention of the Royal Armed Forces, local authorities, security services, Protection civil units as well as the ministries concerned. King Mohammed VI has given his instructions to immediately set up an inter-ministerial commission in charge of carrying out an emergency rehabilitation and aid program to reconstruct as soon as possible the destroyed homes in the affected areas. It was also decided to open a special bank account at Treasury and Bank Al Maghrib to receive the voluntary solidarity contributions of citizens as well as private and public instructions. With all its components, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity will ensure full mobilization to support citizens in affected areas.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 09, 2023 20:35 UTC