Moroccan Union for Democracy
The Moroccan Union for Democracy (French: Union Marocaine pour la Démocratie (UMD)) is a political party in Morocco.[1] It was founded in July 2006 by Abedellah Azmani.[1][2] It has characterised itself as a liberal party respecting religion, the monarchy, traditions, and culture.[3] In the parliamentary election held on 7 September 2007, the party won two out of 325 seats.
UMD platforms include ensuring the physical and material security of all Moroccans; promoting human and sustainable development; and the establishment of economic democracy in Morocco.[3]
The party held its first national congress in May 2012 and elected Jamal El Mandri as its new Secretary General.[2][3][1] The congress agreed to prioritise the integration of newer and younger leaders, electing leaders between the ages of 40 and 50.[3] At the time, it was the only political party in Morocco which had elected both its Deputy Secretary General and its President of the National Council at a congress.[3]
On 30 November 2021, El Mandri, a lawyer by profession, was arrested for breach of trust following a financial dispute.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Elections 2021 - Fiche du parti de l'Union marocaine pour la démocratie". AllAfrica.com (in French). 4 September 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2026 – via ProQuest.
- 1 2 "Jamal Mandri nouveau SG de l'Union marocaine pour la démocratie". Aufait (in French). 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "« Une probable alliance avec le PJD aux locales »". Le Soir-échos (in French). 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "Rabat : arrestation d'un chef de parti politique juste après le prononcé du verdict". LaReleve.ma (in French). 30 November 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2026 – via ProQuest.
