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Moroccan government explains Madiha Khayr’s departure

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Moroccan government spokesperson Samir Belfkih explained that the request to end Madiha Khayr’s appointment was based on a political and institutional assessment by the majority. Appointed minister delegate for vocational training two days earlier, she was dismissed after Mohammed VI accepted the request, according to the government statement reported by Le Matin.

The Moroccan government explained on Sunday 18 October its request to end the appointment of Madiha Khayr, who had been appointed minister delegate for vocational training and qualifications just two days earlier. Government spokesperson Samir Belfkih said the executive had examined personal judicial and medical information circulated after the appointment, according to a statement cited by Le Matin.

The statement came after Madiha Khayr’s departure from the Moroccan government was announced on 18 October. Samir Belfkih is also Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy.

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