Morocco 'ready' to repatriate irregular migrants in Europe

Morocco 'ready' to repatriate irregular migrants in Europe
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Morocco announced Tuesday it is prepared to repatriate its nationals who migrated irregularly to Europe, blaming delays on host countries. The statement follows calls by French lawmakers for stricter migration policies after a Moroccan migrant was arrested for allegedly killing a French student. French authorities had ordered his deportation after a previous rape conviction, but Rabat was criticized for not issuing the necessary travel documents. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita affirmed Morocco's readiness to repatriate verified nationals.

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