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Morocco Commemorates 56th Anniversary of Sidi Ifni Liberation
Rabat — The Moroccan people celebrate today the 56th anniversary of Sidi Ifni's liberation, a crucial milestone in the country's complete independence and territorial unity.
On June 30, 1969, the resistance of the local tribes of Ait Baamrane forced foreign occupation forces to withdraw from this coastal city, ending decades of colonial presence.
A legacy of resistance
The High Commissioner for former resistance fighters and former members of the Liberation Army issued a statement honoring the historic day, recalling popular uprisings that swept across the Atlas Mountains, the Rif region, and throughout Morocco after the French imposed the protectorate treaty on March 30, 1912.
Local tribes in the Ait Baamrane region demonstrated a remarkable fighting spirit during the colonial period.
They courageously resisted foreign expansion attempts and fought numerous heroic battles, sacrificing everything to preserve Morocco's unity and defend its religious sanctuaries and national principles.
Sidi Ifni's strategic role in liberation
Sidi Ifni played a pivotal role in Morocco's liberation struggle, harboring resistance cells and guerrilla organizations led by brave fighters who gained fame battling colonial forces.
The city served as a training ground for resistance fighters and members of the Liberation Army, producing exceptional heroes who dedicated their lives to defending their homeland's freedom and unity.
The Ait Baamrane tribes made significant contributions to the Liberation Army's successful launch in Morocco's southern provinces in 1956.
Their goal was to complete national independence and liberate southern territories still under Spanish occupation.
The historic uprising of 1957
These regions actively participated in the legendary November 23, 1957, uprising.
International media extensively covered the rebellion, commending the determination and fighting spirit of resistance fighters and members of the Liberation Army who stood firm against colonial oppression.
The local population supported all phases of Morocco's liberation struggle under the leadership of the Alaouite throne.
Completing the mission
Not only did the liberation of Sidi Ifni represent the end of the foreign occupation of a single city, but it also symbolized Morocco's determination to achieve complete territorial integrity and national unity.
Today's commemoration honors not only the successful liberation of Sidi Ifni but also pays tribute to all resistance fighters and Liberation Army members who sacrificed for Morocco's independence.
Their courage and determination ensured that future generations would inherit a unified and free nation.
The anniversary serves as a reminder of Morocco's long struggle for independence and the importance of preserving national unity and territorial integrity that previous generations fought so hard to achieve. Tags: MoroccoSidi IfniSidi Ifni liberationSouthern provinces