The Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie has recently witnessed significant changes in its leadership, with several new appointments and retirements. According to sources, the changes aim to restructure the gendarmerie's high-ranking officials. The appointments include Lieutenant General Abdelrahman Loutfi as the second-in-command of the Royal Gendarmerie, making him the second-highest ranking officer after General Mohamed Harmou.
The shakeup also saw the appointment of Major General Benabdallah as the Chief of Staff of the Royal Gendarmerie. Additionally, General Abdelmajid Malekouni was assigned to lead the Judicial Police for Public Security. Other notable appointments include Major General Qarshi as the Commander of the Southern Zone Military Gendarmerie and Major General Al-Hansali as the head of the Central Air Gendarmerie.
The changes also involved the appointment of Colonel Major Hamouti as the head of the Central Health Service and Colonel Major Abdelali Dahmani as the director of the Royal Gendarmerie Officers' School. These appointments reflect a broader effort to reorganize the gendarmerie's leadership and enhance its operational capabilities.
On the retirement front, several high-ranking officials were affected, including General Mohamed Maammar, who previously served as the second-in-command of the Royal Gendarmerie. Other notable retirees include Major General Monir Al-Yazidi, former director of the Royal Gendarmerie Officers' School, and General Murad Laateris, former head of the Officers and Human Resources Department.
The changes also extended to regional commands, with new appointments made in Tangier, Akkadir, and Kelmim. Ben Belaid was appointed as the new commander of the Tangier Regional Gendarmerie, while Colonel Major Khalid Al-Sasawi took over as the director of the Royal Gendarmerie School.
Furthermore, Al-Hawassi was appointed as the new air commander for the Akkadir Gendarmerie, and Ben Doriche took command of the Kelmim Regional Gendarmerie. These changes reflect an effort to refresh the leadership and potentially adopt new strategies within the Royal Gendarmerie.
The recent appointments and retirements within the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie signify a major shift in the organization's leadership structure. With these changes, the gendarmerie is expected to enhance its operational efficiency and adapt to evolving security challenges in Morocco.
Key points
- The Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie has undergone significant leadership changes, with new appointments and retirements aimed at restructuring the organization.
- General Abdelrahman Loutfi has been appointed as the second-in-command of the Royal Gendarmerie.
- Several high-ranking officials have been retired, including General Mohamed Maammar and Major General Monir Al-Yazidi.
