Istiqlal Party leader Nizar Baraka holds major campaign rally in Laayoune

Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, held a major campaign rally in Laayoune ahead of Morocco's legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. Baraka emphasized that the upcoming government's primary responsibility will be the practical implementation of the autonomy initiative for the Southern Provinces under Moroccan sovereignty.

The party's platform focuses on economic and social development, specifically targeting job creation, food and energy security, and digital sovereignty. Key strategic projects highlighted include green hydrogen, renewable energy, seawater desalination, the Dakhla Atlantic Port, and the Tiznit-Dakhla highway.

Baraka also addressed regional priorities such as improving water infrastructure, enhancing air connectivity through airport development, and establishing higher education institutions like a national school of commerce and management in Laayoune. He called for high voter turnout to strengthen Morocco's negotiating position and demonstrate democratic engagement to the international community.