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.
Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps), Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - The Eighth Forum of the Religions’ Dialogue for Peace will kick off Sunday, November 24th, in the Wilaya of Boujdour, Saharawi refugee camps, according to the organizers.
This forum is jointly organized by the Saharawi Youth Union (UJSARIO) and U.S. Organization “Not Forgotten International”.
This year’s edition will be held under the title: “Biography of the Prophet David (Peace Be Upon Him) in the Holy Books.”
Washington, Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - "Morocco is using the diplomatic agitation against Algeria as a pretext aiming at drawing attention of the international community from its practices against Western Sahara people and the its human rights abuses in the occupied territories," MINURO’s Former Deputy-Chairman, Frank Ruddy, said Monday.
El Aaiun (occupied territories), Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - A peaceful march was organized Sunday evening in the occupied city of El Aaiun, capital of Western Sahara, by Gdeim Izik Coordination to denounce the pillaging of the Saharawi natural resources and call for the independence of Western Sahara, said a source of the Ministry of Occupied Territories and Diaspora.
This peaceful march started from Skeikima Street in El Aaiun and ended at Lahouham Mosque, said the source.
Abuja, Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - The Nigerian newspaper "Nigerian Tribune" has condemned, in its today’s editorial under the title "Freedom for Western Sahara", Morocco’s continued repression and exploitation of the natural resources of the Saharawis people, calling on the African Union Member States to impose economic, military and diplomatic sanctions on Morocco.
Rome, Nov 18, 2013 (SPS) - The 38th International Conference of Support for the Sahrawi People (known as; EUCOCO), held in Rome from 15 to 16 November 2013, launched an international campaign against the Moroccan wall in Western Sahara, according to a declaration issued at the end of this conference.
Algiers, Nov 17, 2013 (SPS) - Chairman of the Algerian National Consultative Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (CNCPPDH), Farouk Ksentini, described Sunday as "unjustified" and " inappropriate" the election of Morocco to the Council of human Rights of the United Nations (UN).
"The election of Morocco to the UN Council of Human Rights is completely unjustified and totally inappropriate," said Mr. Ksentini, who was guest of the channel three of Algerian Radio.
New York, Nov 17, 2013 (SPS) - "The future of the Maghreb region cannot be shaped by spoils resulting from a land expansion strategy, as well as violating international law and human rights," said Mr. Bukhari Ahmed, Polisario Front’s Representative to the United Nations (UN).
Rome, Nov 16, 2013 (SPS) - A tribute was paid Saturday night in Rome to the Italian activist and advocate for the Saharawi cause, Marissa Rodana, by the participants of the 38th EUCOCO International Conference of Support for the Saharawi people, held Friday and Saturday.
At the end of the conference, the President of the EUCOCO Mr. Pierre Galand presented a bouquet of flowers to Ms. Rodana, 92 years.