Interpol General Assembly Convenes in Marrakech This Week

The 93rd Interpol General Assembly takes place in Marrakech from 24-27 November, bringing together police leaders from nearly 200 countries.

The General Assembly is Interpol’s supreme governing body. It meets annually to make major decisions on general policy, resources for international cooperation, working methods, and finances. Delegates will vote on the organisation’s programme of activities, strategic framework, and budget.

This year’s agenda includes identifying and disrupting transnational organised crime, dismantling transnational scam centres, and expanding Interpol’s global policing capabilities. The Assembly will also address women in policing, review results from the Silver Notice pilot project, and promote ratification of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime.

The Assembly will vote for new members of the Executive Committee, including the President, as their respective mandates come to an end.

Morocco is hosting the event in Marrakech, which is expected to draw over 1,500 delegates. The gathering comes at a time when questions about Interpol’s governance and the misuse of its systems by some member states remain pressing. Red Notices continue to be exploited for political purposes in some cases, highlighting the ongoing need for stronger safeguards and more robust oversight mechanisms.

We are looking forward to posting blogs from Ted Bromund, an expert commentator on Interpol who will be attending the General Assembly. His observations from Marrakech will provide insight into the discussions and decisions that shape international law enforcement cooperation.

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