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Morocco’s Istiqlal mobilises candidates ahead of election

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Morocco’s Istiqlal mobilises candidates ahead of election

In Agadir, Istiqlal’s Moroccan candidates stepped up their mobilisation ahead of the 23 September election. Jamal Diouani presented his record and commitments, Kenza Ghiouh mobilised women in the audience, while Said Azkar conveyed the expectations of seafarers and residents of Agadir Ida-Outanane, according to Alalam.

Morocco’s Istiqlal Party has called on its activists to step up mobilisation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. At a meeting, candidate Kenza Qiyouh asked women in the party to play a central role in the campaign and aim for strong results at local and regional levels.

Kenza Qiyouh also highlighted the political and organisational experience she had gained within her family and the Istiqlal Party, particularly alongside her mother, Zineb Qiyouh, a party leader. She said the large turnout at the meeting showed support for Istiqlal’s lists and activists’ readiness for the campaign.

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