Letter of support from the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Morocco
Dear friends,
I am recently appointed as Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Rabat. One of the topics that I follow is the abolishment of the death penalty which has not been carried out for many years, but is still not abolished, Even the new a Constitution, compiled by serious advocates giving serious consideration does not abolish the death penalty. The authors cite religious reasons against the death penalty, but do not relinquish it's use.
I'm opening this topic in meetings with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Parliament which has formed a special working group for the abolition of the death penalty. Unfortunately, more than one hundred convicts on death row awaiting execution. This topic is difficult, but I see ample room for discussion. I have spoken with members of the National Committee for Human Rights and soon will meet with representatives of the Moroccan Human Rights Committee and I will open the topic with them.
Here in Morocco on the occasion on October 10, there was little media coverage, However there are independent newspapers and radio programs which have given attention, especially in French.
Although there was no activities here on the occasion on the World day against death penalty, as you organazied in Serbia which I always attended, I felt a personal contribution to convey this information, and to once again confirm my interest and support for yours activities.
Greetings to all, especially to Mr. Jankovic, consistent fighter not only for the abolition, but also for prevention of advocating for the return of the death penalty in our limp, loose laws and risky practice.
With the great respect and with an invitation to visit me,
Sladjana Prica, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Morocco