Teacher files complaint after receiving warning for signing document in Tifinagh

Friday 05 December 2025 - 13:00

By: Sahili Aya

Teacher files complaint after receiving warning for signing document in Tifinagh

A new controversy has surfaced in Morocco’s education sector after an Amazigh-language teacher filed a legal complaint against his school director for issuing a formal warning over his use of a Tifinagh signature on an internal administrative document.

The teacher, Saïd Mansour, who works at a school in the Boulemane province, announced the legal action on Wednesday through a Facebook post. He described the director’s request for clarification as an “abusive measure” and “contrary to the law,” arguing that the warning violates the Moroccan Constitution, royal speeches, and the organic law governing the official status of the Amazigh language.

Mansour said he intends to pursue the case in court to “restore his dignity” and defend what he called the “fundamental principles and symbols of the Kingdom of Morocco.” He stressed his right to express his linguistic and cultural identity within the school environment, including the use of Tifinagh—the script officially recognized as part of the Amazigh language.

The dispute began when the school director sent Mansour a written request demanding an explanation for signing an internal note in Tifinagh. The director cited administrative guidelines on the language to be used in official correspondence, while also emphasizing the need to respect national regulations and the cultural identity of the state.

The incident has triggered widespread debate online and among educators, reopening discussions about the practical implementation of Amazigh in Moroccan public institutions. Despite its status as an official language, many observers argue that its integration into administrative procedures remains uneven, raising questions about its real level of recognition.