Algiers, May 31, 2016 (SPS) - Caravan of solidarity with the Saharawi child left Monday the Algerian capital Algiers towards the Saharawi refugee camps.
Algerian caravan started its travel from the headquarters of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in the presence of the Ambassador of SADR in Algeria, Mr. Bachraya Bayun and officials of Ministry of Algerian youth.
Washington (U.S.A) ), May 31, 2016 (SPS) - The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, “the Committee of 24,” will hold a regional seminar, Tuesday, in Managua (Nicaragua) to examine the situation of non-self-governing territories, including Western Sahara.
The ultimate goal of this three-day meeting is to accelerate the implementation of the third international decade for the eradication of colonialism (2011-2020) proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly.
Brussels (Belgium), May 31, 2016 (SPS) - Participants at the 37th Brussels 20-Km semi-marathon expressed Sunday their support to the struggle of Saharawi people for the holding of a referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa.
A group of Sahara Libre (Free Sahara) runners carrying Saharawi flags crossed the city of Brussels, on the occasion of the semi-marathon, chanting slogans for the respect of Saharawi people's basic rights, and especially their inalienable right to self-determination.
La Habana, May 27, 2016 (SPS) - The Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in Cuba has actively took part in the celebration of the 53 anniversary of the African Union (AU), according to press release of the Saharawi Embassy in Cuba.
Chahid El Hafed, May 27, 2016 (SPS) - the Permanent Bureau of the National Secretariat held on Thursday meeting chaired by Prime Minister, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar on the latest developments of the national cause at the international level and at the United Nations level in the light of the recent Moroccan escalation due to its failure to impose Moroccan vision to the solution and its isolation on regional, continental and international scene. SPS
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Oslo, May 27,2016 (SPS) -The Sahrawi issue must be among the priorities of the United Nations, Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs Georges Chikoti, calling for the completion of the decolonization process in Africa.
"The UN must step up the decolonization process of the last African colony and hold the self-determination referendum in Western Sahara," Chikoti stated after talks he holds with Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramtane Lamamra.
Occupied Aaiun, May 26, 2016 (SPS) - The Moroccan repressive forces have arrested Sahrawi media Activist Embarek Fahimi, according to media source from the occupied territories.
He was arrested on Tuesday in the North check point of the occupied city of Aaiun, on the ground of his media activities along with his colleagues of News Activists Network aiming at break the media blackout imposed by the Moroccan occupation on the occupied part of Western Sahara.SPS
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Algiers, May 26, 2016 (SPS) - Algeria has always militated in the vanguard of the joint African action for the triumph of the continent's causes, said Wednesday in Algiers Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramtane Lamamra.
"The praiseworthy joint action of the African Union (AU) for the decolonization of Western Sahara shows Africa's faithfulness to its history," said Lamamra in his address to mark Africa Day.
Martyr Ammi Military School, May 26, 2016 (SPS) - Graduation of fifth promotion of reserve units for defence and national security from the military School of martyr Ammi Lmjailil for the training of cadres in the presence of members of the National Secretariat, government and senior officials of the school.
The Legion, which includes three battalions of various national institutions bearing the name of the martyr Brahim Brahim Sid Ali.SPS
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MADRID (Spain) May 26, 2016 (SPS) - human rights activist Aminatou Haidar reaffirmed in an interview published in the Spanish daily "Publico" Wednesday that Spain "required to stand by the Saharawi people side because Spain is responsible of their plights.
Chahid El Hafid, May 26, 2016 (SPS) – the Council of Government held yesterday meeting chaired by Prime Minister, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar in order to examine the latest developments of the national cause.
The meeting examined the annual government's program ratified by the Saharawi National Council and evaluation of alert plan, as well as the next national events, particularly the general preparations for the holy month of Ramadan. (SPS
Algiers, May 24, 2016 (SPS) - The Sahrawi people await the return of MINURSO to the region to organize self-determination referendum, Mohamed El Amine, member of the National Secretariat of Polisario Front affirmed Tuesday in Algiers.
He added that the Sahrawi people are ready to regain its spoiled right, even 25 years after stopping the armed fight.
Montevideo, May 24, 2016 (SPS) - A delegation of the Ministry of Culture, headed by the Central Director of Cinematography Mr. Omar Ahmuddi, has started a working visit for two weeks, to the brother Republic of Uruguay.
The Saharawi delegation was received yesterday by Mr. Esteban Shoeder, Filmmaker and founding member of the collective ASOPROD, (Association of filmmakers and producers).
Windhoek (Namibia), May 24, 2016 (SPS) - The President of the Republic of Namibia, Mr. Hage Geingob reiterated the firm support of his country to the people of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in their struggle for their right to self-determination and independence during his reception to the Saharawi Ambassador, Malainin Sadik who is concluding his duties as ambassador to this African nation.
Washington, May 24, 2016 (SPS) - The US NGO Defense Forum Foundation said Monday in Washington that the UN is "responsible for this ongoing tragic situation” of human rights in Western Sahara, warning against the threats against NGOs and the independent observers in the Sahrawi occupied territories.
Madrid, May 21, 2016 (SPS) - The association of friends with Sahrawi people of Toledo Mora (Spain) has sent 22 tonnes of foodstuffs (sugar, rice and flour) to the Sahrawi refugee camps.
“The humanitarian aid, made up mainly of 13,700 kg of sugar and 7,535 kg of rice, was transported by an articulated lorry to the port of Alicante to be sent, afterwards, to the Port of Oran,” said the association Saturday in a communiqué.
Tokyo, May 21,2016 (SPS) - Senator Satsuki Eda and Algerian Ambassador to Japan H.E. Mohamed El Amine Bencherif and SJJA members held Friday a meeting to celebrate the Saharawi 43 anniversary of the outbreak of armed struggle, at the Member’s office building of House of Councilors of Japan.
Senator Satsuki Eda is the founder of SJPFA (Saharawi Japan Parliamentarians’ Friendship Association). He was the 27th President of House of Councilors, the 87th Minister of Justice, and the 16th Minister for the Environment.
Brussels (Belgium), May 20, 2016 (SPS) - The European Union (EU) expressed Thursday, its support to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), underlining the importance of its mandate to reach a solution in accordance with international law.
Madrid, May 20, 2016 (SPS) - The exploitation of the sand of Western Sahara by a Spanish company is a "violation of international law and the rights of Sahrawi people," said Carmelo Ramirez, President of the Federation of Spanish Institutions in Solidarity with Sahrawi People (FEDISSAH).
Wilaya of Ausard, May 19, 2016 (SPS) - The celebrations of 43 anniversary of the outbreak of armed struggle kicks off today in the wilaya of Ausard in the presence of a number of members of the National Secretariat and foreign delegations.
The opening ceremony of the anniversary has witnessed several speeches by Sahrawi High officials and foreign delegation attending this historical event in the history of the Sahrawi people.SPS
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