The parents of a seven-year-old girl who went missing after being swept into the sea while on holiday in Morocco have criticised UK authorities for a lack of practical support.
Inaayah Makda was sitting on rocks in Casablanca with her parents when a wave struck her on Wednesday. Despite searches involving local volunteers, charities and diving units, she has not been found.
In a statement released via the Blackburn Muslim Facebook page, parents Zubair and Tasneem said they were "deeply concerned" by the limited practical support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They called for active advocacy with Moroccan authorities to expand search efforts and provide coordination and expertise.
"As British parents of a British child missing overseas, we need more - practical - urgent support that can help escalate the search and bring additional resources into play," they said. The couple emphasised they were not blaming anyone but wanted every possibility explored.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British national reported missing in Morocco and are in contact with the local authorities."
