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All Sahrawi men and women are workers for independence, says President of Republic

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Boujdour (Refugee Camps), Oct 22, 2012 (SPS) - President of Republic and Seretary General of Polisario Front Mohamed Abdelaziz has praised the role of the Saharawi workers in the national struggle, emphasizing "all Sahrawi men and women are workers for independence", in speech at the opening session of 7th Congress of Saharawi Workers Union “UGTSARIO “.

 

“Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

Distinguished Guests,

 

President of Republic hopes visit of Ross would contribute in enabling MINURSO to accomplish its mandate

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Boujdour (Refugee Camps), Oct 21, 2012 (SPS) - President of Republic and  Secretary General of Polisario Front, Mohamed Abdelaziz, expressed hope that the visit of Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary General, Mr Christopher Ross, "would contribute to putting things in perspective, particularly in terms of enabling MINURSO to accomplish without delay its mandate by holding a referendum on self-determination for the Sahrawi people”.

 

Opening of 7th congress of UGTSARIO

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Boujdour (Refugee Camps), Oct 21, 2012 (SPS) - The 7th congress of the Saharawi Workers Union (UGTSARIO) opened this evening in Boujdour in the presence of President of the Republic and with a large participation of national and international delegations.

 

The President Mohamed Abdelaziz and Secretary General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, addressed the opening session of the congress.

 

A documentary on the suffering of the Saharawi workers during the Spanish colonial era  was screened at the of the event.

Rally in Paris for release of Saharawi political prisoners

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Paris, Oct 21, 2012 (SPS)- Nearly one hundred people, including members of human rights groups, trade unions and political parties, held a rally Saturday in Paris demanding actions from the French government, the European Union and the United Nations for an immediate and unconditional release of Saharawi political prisoners.

 

CUT reaffirms support and solidarity with the UGTSARIO

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Santiago, Oct 21, 2012 (SPS) - The President of the Workers' United Center of Chile (CUT), Ms. Barbara Figueroa has reaffirmed her support and solidarity with UGTSARIO and  through it to  the struggle of Saharawi people for freedom and independence.

 

In a congratulatory message to the 7th Congress of the Saharawi Union of  Workers (UGTSARIO) to be opened today afternoon , Ms. Barbara Figueroa expressed solidarity with Saharawi people especially the workers.

 

UGTSARIO 7th Congress to be marked by remarkable national and foreign participation (Official)

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Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Oct 21, 2012 (SPS) - Secretaruy General of the Saharawi Workers Union (UGTSARIO) Mr. Mohamed Lehbib told SPS that seventh congress UGTSARIO, to be opened tomorrow evening, will be marked by large participation by all extensions of UGTSARIO in the national institutions, communities abroad, occupied territories and People’s Liberation Army, it will also witness notable foreign presence.

Algeria supports Christopher Ross efforts in Western Sahara

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Washington, Oct 20, 2012 (SPS) - The Algerian Minister Delegate for Maghreb and African Affairs Mr. Abdelkader Messahel declared Friday in Washington that Algeria supports the efforts of the United Nations Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Christopher Ross, underlining that the Sahrawi people right to self-determination is the only solution.

Humanitarian caravan left Paris to Saharawi refugee camps

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Paris, Oct 20, 2012 (SPS) - A Humanitarian caravan left Friday at noon Paris heading to the Saharawi refugee camps to provide medical aids and surgeries for the benefit of some elderly people and children in particular, according to organizers of the initiative.


The medical caravan, which is called by The Algerian National Committee of Solidarity with the Sahrawi people (CNASPS), consists of 24 from Île-de-France and other regions and different disciplines.

Rally in Paris to demand releasing Sahrawi political prisoners

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Paris, Oct 19, 2012 (SPS) - Associations for the defence of human rights, trade unions and French political parties called for a rally next Saturday in Paris to demand form French government, European Union and the United Nations to "act" for the release of Sahrawi political prisoners, organizers said Thursday.

 

Minister of Health holds meetings with officials in Italian provinces

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Rome, Oct 18, 2012 (SPS) - The Minister of Health, Mr. Mohamed Lamine Daddy, held meetings with a number of officials in the Italian provinces in order to strengthen the project of the essential medicines locally produced in the Sahrawi refugees,  according source from  Polisario Front representation in Italy.

 

The meetings discussed the completed projects in the refugee camps that the Italian provinces financed, including regional hospitals and clinics as well as sending medical missions to the camps, the source said.

 

Ross to visit North Africa and Europe

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New York, Oct 17, 2012 (SPS) - The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Christopher Ross, will visit North Africa and Europe from 27 October to 15 November to continue his mission, said today the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Martin Nesarsky.

 

80 artists from 20 countries will take part at ARTifariti

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Chaheed El Hafed (Refugee Camps), Oct 17, 2012 (SPS) - Member of the National Secretariat of Polisario Front and Minister of Culture Mrs. Khadija Hamdi revealed on Wednesday that 80 artists from 20 countries will take part the IV International Art Encounters in the Western Sahara known as (ARTifariti) .

 

UN Fourth Committee: MFA expresses satisfaction for adoption ofdraft resolution on Western Sahara

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New York, Oct 16, 2012 (SPS) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Ould Salek has expressed the satisfaction of the Saharawi   Government on the adoption of the UN Fourth committee to draft resolution reaffirming the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination

 

Head of Saharawi diplomacy said today in statemnt that the draft resolution strongly confirms the Western Sahara cause is decolonization issue must be resolved through respect and application of the principle of decolonization allows the Saharawi people to freely decide their future.

 

East Timor reiterates unwavering support for Saharawi people’s struggle

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Dili, Oct 15, 2012 (SPS) - The Foreign Minister of East Timor has reiterated on Tuesday the country’s full support for struggle of Saharawi people to self-determination and independence, said the Saharawi Embassy in Deli.

 

Timorese Foreign Minister underlined during a meeting with the Saharawi Ambassador, Mohamed Salama Badi, that Timor’s position has been clearly reflected in its intervention at the UN Fourth committee, recalling it is based on a common history of resistance to colonialism.

 

EU affirms support to right of Saharawi people to self-determination

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New York, Oct 16, 2012 (SPS) -European Union (EU) has reaffirmed on Monday  full support for the Secretary-General's efforts to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in the context of arrangements consistent with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations.

 

Spanish deputies affirm determination to continue defending Saharawis’ self-determination

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Madrid, Oct 15, 2012 (SPS) - Dozens of Spanish deputies from the parliamentary group “Peace and Freedom for the Saharawi People” and several parties including the People and Communist Party have approved a joint statement to move forward as to enhance the bonds of friendship with the Saharawi people, in light of discussions of the UN Decolonization Committee, informed POLISARIO Representation to Madrid.

Saharawi Representation to Mexico attends COPPPAL-ICAPP meeting

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México DF, Oct 15, 2012 (SPS) - A Saharawi delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Moulay Ali was present at meeting gathered political parties from Latin America and Caribbean, Asia and Africa that took place from 13 and 14 October 2012 in Mexico, according to sources from the Saharawi Representation to Mexico.


The meeting was attended by the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPPAL), International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and representative of African political parties.