Moroccan War Effects
Morocco has been facing the consequences of the Ukrainian Russian war for about 8 years, but it has recently gotten worse due to the increasing conflict between the two countries. Morocco has strong, positive diplomatic relations with both Ukraine and Russia, so their foreign affairs ministry haven’t voiced negative opinions about Russia. Instead, they have been sending Moroccans in Ukraine back to their home country and warning of the war’s economic impact. It has been said that prices of basic goods will raise significantly. Morocco depends on grain imports from both regions as well as mineral, chemical and energy exports from Russia. This dependency has raised concern for many citizens as almost every aspect of their lives is being affected by this inflation and strain on exports and trade. Transportation will also become less accessible as gas prices keep rising due to Russian impact. Another issue that is facing Morocco is the amount of Moroccan students who are currently studying in Ukraine. As it is unsafe to study in war-ridden conditions, it is encouraged for students to return to Morocco. However, many don’t have sufficient funds, documents, or vaccines necessary to travel those lengths. Many concerned parents have started protests in order to get their children back to safety and efforts have been made to allow them to cross the border.
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/02/347316/morocco-feels-impact-of-conflict-between-russia-and-ukraine
https://www.institutmontaigne.org/en/analysis/morocco-regional-player