Washington, Nov 21, 2013 (SPS) -TheNew York Bar Association whichrecently studied the question of Western Sahara unanimously confirmed the ''illegality'' of any plan that excluded independence through the exercise of right to self-determination of the Sahrawis, arguing that thechoicelimited to the Moroccan autonomy plan is not consistent with international law.
Washington, Nov 21, 2013 (SPS) - The U.S. Congress Group for Western Sahara "Western Sahara Caucus" sent Tuesday a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to be intransigent with King Mohammed VI on the issue of human rights of the Saharawi people and to place this issue in top priority themes of the talks with Moroccan king.
Bir Lehlou (liberated territories), Nov 20, 2013 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Frente Polisario Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz felicitated today, Wednesday, his Algerian counterpart Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, following Algeria’s team qualifying to the 2014 World Cup, scheduled for next summer in Brazil.
Bir Lehlou (liberated territories), Nov 20, 2013 (SPS) - Government of the Saharawi Republic (SADR) addressed today, Wednesday, the plans announced for petroleum exploration and development in the territorial waters of Western Sahara by two multinational companies, Cairn Energy PLC and Kosmos Energy LLC, in a media released issued by the Saharawi Petroleum and Mines Authority.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 20, 2013 (SPS) - The Minister of Cooperation Mr. Brahim Mojtar made in the period from 17 to 19 November a working visit to Austria, by which he met with a number of officials.
The minister began his visit with a meeting with Ms. Petra Bayer, Member of the Austrian Parliament of the Socialist Party, and the head of the cooperation committee in the same party.
Algiers, Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - Kenyan Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) and Kenyan Committee of Solidarity with the Saharawi people (KWSFS) reiterated Tuesday their solidarity with the Saharawi people in their struggle for freedom and independence, said a joint press release issued by the party and the committee.
Sesto Fiorentino (Italy), Nov 20, 2013 (SPS) - Mayor of the Italian City of Sesto Fiorentino Mr. Gianni Gianassi received Tuesday at the municipality headquarters a Saharawi delegation, after attending the 38th International Conference of Support for the Sahrawi People (known as; EUCOCO), held Friday and Saturday in Rome.
Saharawi delegation comprised of Mr. Abdallahi Busheiba, Polisario Front’s representative in the city, as well as Mailmnin Sweih and Mohamed al-Motawakel, activists of human rights.
Livorno (Italy), Nov 20, 2013 (SPS) - The Saharawi Municipality of 27 th February and the Italian Colley Salopette signed Tuesday a twinning agreement, in the presence of Saharawi delegation, Italian officials and members of Saharawi community living in the municipality.
This twinning was signed from the Saharawi side by Ms. Fatima al-Mahdi, General Secretary of the National Union of Saharawi Women, and Mr. Lorenzo Paci, Governor of the Municipality of Colle Salpetta, from the Italian side.
Algiers, Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - A delegation of the National Algerian Committee for Solidarity with Saharawi people (CNASPS), led by its chairman, Mahrez Lamari, is to visit to the United States for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of President Kennedy, will meet in New York US members of the movement for solidarity with the Saharawi people, a committee’s statement said Tuesday.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - “Morocco is trying, whatever it costs him, to cut the close relationships between the Polisario Front and Saharawi people,” said Mr. Mohamed El-Ouali Akeik, Saharawi Minister of Occupied Territories and Diaspora.
Boujdour (refugee camps), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - The 4th gathering of the organization of young Saharawi woman kicked off Tuesday at headquarters of the Saharawi Women Union in the Wilaya of Boujdour, Saharawi refugee camps.
Held under the banner "strengthening the tool to meet the challenges", the meeting examined the regulations and rules as well as drew future trends of the Organization.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - Frente Polisario has denounced the intransigent positions of Morocco, renewing its cooperation with the UN with a view to decolonize Africa’s last colony, in a statement concluded a meeting of its bureau held Tuesday chaired by the President of the Republic Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz.
Sao Paulo (Brazil), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - The Communist Party of Brazil (Portuguese acronym; PCB) has reiterated its support to the right of the Saharawi people to freedom and independence, at the closing ceremony of its 13th congress, held in Sao Paulo from 14 to 16 November 2013 under the banner "Advancement for Change", said a Saharawi diplomatic source.
The Brazilian party reiterated its resolve to advocate for the Saharawi cause on the international diplomatic foras, particularly in Latin America.
Leipzig (Germany), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - Polisario Front’s Representative Mr. Mamoun Ahmed Brahim participated at the congress of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (German acronym; SPD), took place from 14 to 16 November 2013 in the city of Leipzig.
On the sidelines of the congress, Saharawi representative met a number of SPD’s personalities, as well as foreign delegations, ambassadors and diplomats attended this congress.
This congress held following the recent parliamentary election.
Oslo, Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - The Norwegian Union of Social Educators and Social Workers (FO) urged its country to move towards its allies in Europe in order to prevent the European Parliament (EP) from ratifying the fisheries pact with Morocco, because it includes the territorial waters of Western Sahara.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - A delegation of the United Nation Association of Germany, in a visit to the Saharaw refugee camps, has held a working meetings with Polisario Front’s leadership and members of the Saharawi government, a source close to the delegation told SPS.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - Participants at the seventh forum on Saharawi cultural heritage, organized Sunday by the Ministry of Culture, have urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to safeguard the human cultural heritage in Western Sahara.
Algiers, Nov 19, 2013 (SPS)- Morocco, held responsible in Charles Tannock’s new report and the resolution of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) for the recurring human rights violations, is urged by the European Union to give explanations on the acts illegally perpetrated in the occupied territories since 1975.
Washington, Nov 19, 2013 (SPS) - The violation of human rights of Sahrawis and repressive occupation tarnish the international reputation of Morocco and should be more central to the concerns of the international community, said Congresswoman Betty McCollum co-chair of the ''Western Sahara Caucus'' in an interview with APS.
Oslo, Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - Secretary General of the Norwegian Labour Party, Mr. Raymond Johansen, has reiterated his party’s commitment to support the legitimate right of the Saharawi people to self-determination and independence, in a meeting held at the Party’s headquarters with Polisario Front’s Representative to Norway Dr. Limam Khalil.