Unlike the previous waves of expulsions this year, this one has involved judicial proceedings. As such, Morocco can say that is giving foreign Christians due process.
"Every three months, since the beginning of the year, the Moroccan authorities are expelling Foreign Christians with a vengeance. The novelty now is that they are providing a legal document called "the Order of expulsion of foreign resident " allowing the victims to challenge the decision before a Moroccan court, whereas before no formal written orders were provided ", says member of a Church in the capital city of Rabat who wishes to remain anonymous.
It is unfortunate that this opportunity was not accorded the workers at the Village of Hope orphanage or the Egyptian friar who were suddenly and mysteriously expelled in March. Nonetheless, it is a welcome development.
Previously American Congressman Wolf had accused the American embassy in Morocco of being "AWOL" in regard to this issue, especially compared with the efforts of other nations. This article, however, calls into question that version of events.
"The Spanish, French, Swiss nationals have not been supported by their embassies as much as the Americans were, " said Moroccan Attorney Mr. Dgharni.
The Embassy of France’s position is clear: "The consulates of France have been informed about the evictions, these are decisions of a sovereign state and it is not for us to comment."
The other concerned embassies did not wish to issue a statement on the issue.
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