After the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers said that he canceled his trip to Morocco, authorities in the country said that they «deeply regret the official's unilateral approach», reports MAP news agency. Responding to the statement of Diego Garcia Sayan, Moroccan authorities said that they gave all necessary guarantees to ensure the success of this visit, in addition to proposing other cities and interlocutors to help him have an overall vision on the different themes covered by his mandate nationwide. The Moroccan authorities «repeatedly expressed their readiness to make the readjustments required by the Special Rapporteur to enable him bring his mission to a successful conclusion», the same source added. For the record, Sayan said Tuesday in a statement that : «It is very regrettable that the (Moroccan) government has not taken into consideration the proposals for sites to visit and the program of work. It is an essential condition in fulfilling the mission of a special rapporteur». Peruvian judge Diego Garcia Sayan has been in this position since December 2016. On March the 1st, the Moroccan government admitted to having refused the entry of two experts from Amnesty International. «The entry and stay of foreigners are governed by the country's laws. It must be respected», the Government's spokesperson Mustapha El Khalfi said in a press briefing.
