The French branch of the ⁣GenZ Morocco movement will⁤ commemorate the 60th anniversary of the kidnapping of Mehdi Ben ⁤Barka, a pivotal figure in Moroccan political history.‌ The decision to participate in remembrance events was made during a ⁢general‌ assembly held this past Saturday in Gennevilliers, a​ suburb of Paris, wiht⁤ approximately forty activists in attendance.

A Cold Case with ⁢International Implications

Mehdi Ben barka, a prominent⁣ leader of the Moroccan opposition and president of the Preparatory Committee for the Tricontinental Conference,‍ disappeared ‌on October 29, 1965, in Paris. Investigations have revealed a complex operation involving Moroccan security ⁤agents, and ⁤disturbingly, complicity from elements within the ⁢French police force⁣ and‌ the criminal underworld.

Adding another layer of complexity, ⁢evidence suggests ⁢logistical​ support for the kidnapping​ was provided by the ​Paris section of Israeli intelligence services.​ This international dimension underscores⁣ the far-reaching political implications of Ben ⁤Barka’s disappearance and⁢ the sensitivity surrounding the case⁣ even ⁢decades later.

The commemoration​ serves as a‌ reminder of a ‌dark chapter in Moroccan and French history, and the ongoing pursuit of truth and ⁢accountability surrounding the events of 1965. ⁤ The involvement of GenZ Morocco highlights the continued ‌relevance of Ben Barka’s legacy for​ younger generations advocating for political change and transparency.