Dortmund (Germany), May 13, 2013 (SPS) - The Saharawi Youth Union (UJSARIO) has refuted, in a statement issued Monday, the news promoted by Moroccan media claiming its withdrawal from the Council of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY), took place on 8-9th May 2013 in Dortmund, Germany.
Kuwait, May 13, 2013 (SPS) - Kuwait and Algeria have affirmed their support to the efforts and endeavours of the United Nations to resolve the Western Sahara conflict within the framework of UN resolutions, during the working visit the Algerian Foreign Minister Mr. Mourad Medelci paid Sunday to Kuwait and his
meeting with Kuwaiti Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Tamanrasset (Algeria), May 12, 2013 (SPS) - A caravan of humanitarian aid for the benefit of Saharawi refugees set off Sunday from the Wilaya of Tamanrasset, Algeria, towards the Saharawi refugee camps in Tindouf, informed the local committee of Algerian Red Crescent.
This caravan carries more than 30 tons of food commodities (semolina, sugar, oil, pasta, water, etc) and over 950 blankets, which are contributions of institutions and local authorities, said the chairman of CRA’s local committee Mr. Moulay Sheikh.
Oslo, May 12, 2013 (SPS) - The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (Norwegian acronym; LO) has called for enabling the Saharawi people of his right to self-determination, urging the government of its country to play its leading role in this direction.
In a motion adopted at its 33th congress, held from 3th to 7th May 2013 in Oslo, the Confederation denounced the exploitation of Saharawi natural resources by Morocco.
It should be noted that LO is the largest and most influential trade union in Norway.
Bir Lehlou (liberated territories), May 12, 2013 (SPS) - The President of Cuba Mr. Raúl Castro Ruz has felicitated the President of the Republic and Secretary-General of the POLISARIO Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Frente POLISARIO, reiterating commitment to continue supporting the Saharawi people’s inalienable right to self-determination.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), May 12, 2013 (SPS) - The Ministerial delegation of the Kingdom of Lesotho, visited the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic from 9 to 10 May 2013, expressed “full support” to the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination and independence.
In a joint communiqué signed with the SADR, Lesotho delegation “strongly” condemned the continued occupation of some parts of the Saharawi territories by Morocco, and the continued violations of human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz has not ruled out Saturday in Chahid al Hafed, Saharawi refugee camps, the resort to armed struggle to end the Moroccan colonization “if the UN could not settle permanently the question of Western Sahara through a referendum.”
Cairo, May 11, 2013 (SPS) - The Saharawi students in the Arab Republic of Egypt celebrated Friday evening the fortieth anniversary of the creation of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (Spanish acronym; POLISARIO).
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the POLISARIO Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz has regretted for the “racial and chauvinistic” practices and methods persuaded by Moroccan state to incite Moroccans against their Saharawi brothers.
Boujdour (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - The Director of International Relations at the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE), José Antonio, condemned Friday the Moroccan violations of human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.
Concerning the trial of Gdeim Izik prisoners, he said, in a statement to SPS, “We have condemned this trial and have stated publicly that it is an unfair and that the Saharawi people enjoy his right to self-determination.”
Boujdour (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - Prime Minister Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Oumar received Friday evening in the Wilaya of Boujdour, Saharawi refugee camps, a delegation of the parliament of the Spanish Province of Madrid, which attended the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Polisario Front and the outbreak of armed struggle.
Madrid, May 11, 2013 (SPS) - Spanish police announced Friday, May 10, the dismantling of a network of money laundering drug which consists of six Moroccan, who bring hashish into Spain in double-bottom trucks to be sold in Europe.
This trade brings about 500.000 Euros every week. The drug money was delivered to a Chinese organization in exchange for clothes, luxury watches and other goods were shipped to be sold in Morocco.
Boujdour (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz oversaw Friday evening the inauguration in the Wilaya of Boujdour, Saharawi refugee camps, of the world exhibition “Pablo Neruda”, on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of POLISARIO creation and the outbreak of armed struggle in Western Sahara.
Chahid El Hafed (refugee camps), May 11, 2013 (SPS) - National Secretariat of the Frente POLISARIO has received several letters of felicitation on the 40th anniversary of the creation of POLISARIO Front from political parties, personalities and groups, as well as associations of solidarity with the Saharawi people.
These letters expressed the most sincere congratulations to F. Polisario on its 40th anniversary, reaffirming solidarity and support to the Saharawi cause.
AL-AYUN (Sahrawi refugee camp),May 10, 2013 (SPS)- Algerian Secretary of State for National Community Abroad Belkacem Sahli said Friday in Al Ayun Camp that “The international community should not shirk their responsibilities regarding Western Sahara and should redress the long-standing injustice”"
AL-AYUN (Sahrawi refugee camp), May 10, 2013 (SPS)- Secretary General of Polisario Front and President of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) Mohamed Abdelaziz said Friday in Al Ayun that "the policy of fear and terror" adopted by the Moroccan State against the Sahrawi people "has failed" adding that this period "is over."
"The policy of fear and terror adopted by the Moroccan State has failed. The time when this policy was carried out without witnesses is over,"
Al-AYUN (Sahrawi refugee camp),May 10, 2013 (SPS)- The festivities marking the 40th anniversary of the creation of Polisario Front, which has been struggling against the Moroccan occupation since 1975, kicked off Friday morning in Al Ayun (Sahrawi refugee camp near Tindouf)
The two-day event has been marked this year by the presence of many delegations, representatives of organizations and political parties, and a number of figures and diplomats from several countries around the world, in addition to journalists.
Chahid El-Hafed (Saharawi refugee camps), May10, 2013 (SPS) – The President of the Republic ,the Secretary-General of the Frente Polisario Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz received, Friday evening, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Mr. Motsuaha Thomas who pays an official visit to the Saharawi Republic
The Sahrawi Prime Minister, Abdelkader Taleb Omar and some members of the government were present at the reception.
El Aaiun (occupied territories of Western Sahara) May 10, 2013 (SPS) -. Moroccan government is trying desperately to jusitify blind and savage repression practiced against peaceful protesters by presenting the moroccan police as victims of allegedly violence committed by Sahrawi protesters.