Detainees from the Myanmar case are awaiting interrogation as families demand psychological support for the victims

Four people suspected of involvement in the case of Moroccan citizens detained in Myanmar are expected to be questioned in detail about the charges against them in October, according to Hespress sources.

The lawyer for one of the suspects says that “the legal process depends on appointing a judge and scheduling a detailed interrogation before proceeding with their trial based on the available evidence.”

They noted that “these individuals were arrested for questioning on charges of organizing illegal migration, human trafficking, torture, detention and recruitment, while the court would decide the matter.”

For context, four individuals are charged in this case, three of whom were arrested upon arrival in the country on a nationwide search warrant to face charges, while the fourth was initially charged while at large before being apprehended and detained in Casablanca, according to multiple sources. sources are following the case.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan expats recently detailed their efforts to free Moroccans held in Thailand, confirming the release of some 34 individuals from criminal networks. The ministry arranged air tickets for 26 of them and in some cases provided hotel accommodation while they waited for their return procedure.

In response to a parliamentary question, the ministry said it was working with the Moroccan Embassy in Thailand to provide financial and administrative support for the return of five citizens detained in Cambodia, bringing the total to 39 Moroccan nationals, and stressed its commitment to address problems quickly. any reports of new potential victims.

The victims’ families continue to feel the impact of this case, freed from the grip of criminal gangs, while clinging to the hope of justice and fairness for both themselves and the victims. A member of an affected family said: “We are determined to take legal action to seek justice.”

In a statement to Hespress Ar, the families of the victims express their concern about “the lack of institutional support for those returning from hell, as they have not received any help, especially in terms of access to psychological treatment and sessions with specialists to to help them.” dealing with the trauma of their experiences of torture and abuse.”

The same source revealed that “some families have taken it upon themselves to arrange therapy sessions, even though it should have been the responsibility of the state to help these victims heal and reintegrate into society.” They also praised “the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding its interventions in this case.”

A member of the Family Coordination Committee for Myanmar’s detainees stated that “the families are closely monitoring developments and are relying on the judiciary to restore their rights as their loved ones have been victims of individuals who have lured them with false job offers ”, he adds. that there seems to be less communication between families on this subject than before.

The sister of one of the returnees told Hespress: “We support the prosecution of those arrested to determine their possible involvement. Justice must take its course, especially as these are serious charges related to human trafficking.”

She added: “We were hopeful that our loved ones returning from there would receive support from the state and its services, especially for their mental health, but unfortunately that did not happen.”