Ayyuz Azenzar.
In the beginning of 1990’s, when the singer Idir came to Casablanca, I pulled out the Amazigh flag and danced in the front of hundreds of people. When I wanted to go back to my sit, one of the Makhzen’s dogs (police) said to me “Jemeaha ulla nejemauk” (If you don’t hide the flag, we’ll get you.)
On Mai 1st, 1994, in the UMT Labor Day manifestation in Rabat, I was the only one representing MCA after another Amazigh militant left. I was holding a sign with Aza in the middle, where it was written “Tamazight g ddustur” which means “Tamazight in the constitution.” After walking for a while, the UMT leaders in Rabat forced me to give up the sing and took it.
Now I always carry the Amazight flag when I go to any kind of manifestation. I have another one all the time at home. The first thing my visitors see is the Amazigh flag.
I want to tell everybody that I’m proud of who I am. I’m proud of my amazighity.
The Amazigh flag is a sign of resistance. We -Amazigh militants- always have to carry it wherever we go. And anyone of us, who can afford to buy flags, should do so, and give them out to the Amazigh students and associations. This is one-way to defend our identity.
Again, ayyuz Azenzar.
Tamazight ie Tudert
Afgan, Akal, Awal.