Addis Ababa, March 27, 2014 (SPS) - AU Commissioner for Political Affairs Dr. Aisha Abdullahi reaffirmed the commitment of the African Union in favour of the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination, in a statement issued Monday, following a visit to the Sahrawi Republic.
Mrs. Abdullahi praised the "good" organization of the Saharawi refugee camps and the services provided by the Sahrawi state to its citizens in various fields, particularly the sponsorship to promote women, youth and culture.
The Commissioner indicated that the visit enabled her to view closely "resilient and unique" experience in dealing with the social, political and various services provided to citizens by the Sahrawi state, despite the "harsh" conditions and "scarcity" of resources.
She anounced that she handed as symbolic contribution of $ 100 000 provided by the African Union for the benefit of women living in the camps. (SPS)
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