King Mohammed VI appoints new officials to key constitutional institutions
Abdelkader Amara was named President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council. A Moroccan PJD politician, he has held various key roles in the country's government, including serving as Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics, and Water from 2012 to 2021. He also acted as Minister of Health and Minister of Economy and Finance following the ousting of the respective ministers in 2017 and 2018.
Mohamed Benalilou was named President of the National Authority for Probity, Prevention, and the Fight against Corruption. He has served as Ombudsman of the Kingdom since December 2018 and is a career magistrate with extensive experience in both the judicial system and administrative roles.
Hassan Tariq was appointed Ombudsman of the Kingdom by King Mohammed VI. He holds a PhD in public law and has had a diverse career, including roles as Morocco's Ambassador to Tunisia and a former member of the Chamber of Representatives.
«These appointments reflect the king's ongoing commitment to ensuring that these institutions effectively carry out their responsibilities as outlined in the Kingdom's Constitution», reads the statement. «They aim to strengthen their role in promoting good governance, consolidating participatory democracy, and safeguarding rights and freedoms», it added.
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