More than 200 Moroccans are halted by the Algerian authorities after there has been an unusual increase in the quantity of Moroccans trying to cross. Moreover, the Moroccan envoy was called and summoned to give an explanation regarding this crossing to Libya.
Couple hundred of Moroccans were detained on the Algiers airport on Saturday night after Algerian authorities observed an anomaly in their increase according to Reuters. There has been no information regarding the charges or reasons on why these Moroccans are being held. But nonetheless, it is speculated that diplomatic relations between the Algeria and Morocco are being considered due to their regional influence and cooperation. It should be noted that Libya is a regional concern after the Islamic State militants have gained the ground for their operations and now has called for foreign recruits from the North Africa.
News also surfaced that Algerian Foreign Ministry has released a statement with regards to the issue of Moroccans crossing. In the article of The News Hub, they indicated that the massive unusual overflow of Moroccans migrating from Casablanca and are heading to Libya. They added that since these alleged militants are using Algeria, this was the reason for discussion with the ambassadors of both parties. In contrast, the Moroccan officials haven't released and are not available to comment with regards to these detentions.
Moreover, Telegraph indicated that Islamic State are building a new caliphate in the place where these Moroccans are trying to travel. One of the reasons they're being detained is due to being considered suspicious after not having a legal residence in Libya but it's unclear whether they have ties with the militant group. The Islamic militants has been a presence in Libya which prompted Tunisia to increase security with the borders. Furthermore, it's important to know that the Islamic group has taken over Sirte last week and was reported to have gained thousands of jihadists' sign-ups.
Around 270 Moroccans have been arrested Saturday night in the Algiers airport and were being considered as suspect due to unable to present a valid residence in their destination, Libya. Algerian authorities have released statements on the situations while the Moroccan envoy still unable to provide details. Many are looking on the possibility that these Moroccans are journeying their way to become jihadists of the Islamic State militants group.
