Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Interior Abdelouafi Laftit reminded Moroccan youth of the February 10 deadline for the mandatory military service’s census procedure.
Laftit addressed Moroccan youth who were invited to serve in the military, informing them of the “Tajnid” website. Ministry of Interior reported in a January 20 press release.
The site provides important information on the military service, the census procedure, and the advantages of the initiative.
Individuals wishing to apply for an exemption, should submit their request no later than February 10 to local administrative authorities, or at the headquarters of the province, prefecture, or district prefecture where they reside, the statement said.
The request for an exemption must be filed with the necessary documents attesting their reason, it added.
After the reception of requests, provincial commissions will review them and make necessary decisions.
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Information on the Military Service
Morocco reintroduced mandatory military conscription after the adoption of law 44-18 in January 2019.
The military service lasts for 12 months and targets 19 to 25 years old across the country.
Over the 12 months, the conscripts receive general and military training before proceeding to more advanced training at the Royal Armed Forces training centers. They can also obtain periodic and exceptional vacations.
The individuals asked to serve in the military can be exempted from the mandatory service under certain conditions discussed in law 44-18 such as physical or medical incapacity, family support, and studies.
If the individual refuses to serve after being invited by authorities or/and registered for the service, they will be subject to a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to MAD 10,000 ($1,076).
While many Moroccans continue to criticize the reintroduction of mandatory military service, others believe that it will further strengthen youth people’s patriotism and reinforce values of solidarity and brotherhood.
