The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption has raised concerns over the lack of financial aid distribution to victims of the September floods in southeastern Morocco. In a letter to Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, the organization criticized the government for failing to deliver promised support to numerous affected families. Despite governmental efforts to rehabilitate damaged homes, the organization claims that many victims have not received the financial aid they were promised. This situation, they argue, constitutes a violation of citizens' fundamental rights to fair compensation, which is crucial for their recovery from the disaster. The organization highlighted that several victims, including families who suffered significant losses—such as damaged homes, lost livestock, and even the death of relatives—have been overlooked. This issue is particularly prevalent in areas like Douar Ksar El Jadid Beni M'hamed in the Tagounit commune of Zagora province. Concerns have also been raised about the transparency of the aid distribution process. Reports indicate that some individuals received assistance without clear justification, while others who should have been prioritized were excluded from receiving aid. «Despite the allocation of substantial funds amounting to 2.5 billion dirhams to address the damages, certain areas continue to experience delays in receiving essential support. This delay poses a threat to the stability of affected families, especially under harsh weather conditions», the organization stated. In response, the organization urged the Interior Minister to reassess the list of beneficiaries and expand it to include all affected individuals, particularly those unable to register or whose situations were not verified. They also called for the establishment of an investigation committee to determine why some families were excluded and to hold accountable those responsible for these oversights. The organization further recommended that the lists of aid recipients be published publicly to ensure transparency and allow citizens to scrutinize the details of aid distribution. Last October, following directives from King Mohammed VI, the government announced financial support of 140,000 dirhams for residents whose homes were completely destroyed by the floods, and 80,000 dirhams for those whose homes were partially damaged. However, discrepancies in the distribution of these funds have led to widespread dissatisfaction among the victims.
