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Washington (U.S.A), 26 February, 2016 (SPS) - Lithuanian fertilizer producer, Lifosa, will stop importing phosphate from occupied Western Sahara to adhere to international law announced, Thursday, EuroChem, the parent company of Lifosa.

The Group “does not intend to purchase phosphate rock from Western Sahara in 2016 or any time over the foreseeable future”, said Russian Group EuroChem in a letter to Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW).

Lifosa was one of the biggest importers of occupied Western Sahara phosphate.

Shahid El-Hafed (refugee camps), 26 February 2016 (SPS) - The celebration of the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) on Saturday comes in a context marked by a wide campaign of support to the Sahrawi people, who are peacefully struggling for their independence and their right to self-determination.

Shahid El Hafed (Refugee Camps), February 26, 2016 (SPS) - Sahrawi Petroleum and Minerals Authority expressed satisfaction to the decision that has been announced by Lithuanian company LIFOSA, a pioneer in the production of mineral fertilizers, to stop importing phosphate from Moroccan occupied Western Sahara.

Shahid El Hafed, (Refugee Camps), February 26, 2016 (SPS) - More than 20 foreign delegation from different parts of the world have taken part in the celebrations commemorating the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), to express support and solidarity with the just struggle of the Saharawi people.

Smara(Saharawi Refugee Camps) February 25, 2016 (SPS)- Spanish, Algerian and Saharawi athletes dominated the Sahara Marathon, which kicked off from the Saharawi refugee camps of al-Ayun as part of the festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).

Spanish runner Vicente Grandi Duque won the 42km race, followed by his compatriot, Juan Idro Garcia, and Algerian Taibi Djamel.

Rabat, Feb. 24, 2016 (SPS) - The Personal Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Western Sahara, Christopher Ross arrived in Rabat where he met Tuesday with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Nacer Bourita, report news sources.

Wednesday, Mr. Ross will meet with the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Salaheddine Mezouar, say the same sources.
 

Madrid, February 24, (SPS) - Spanish authorities affirmed their continual support to UN efforts allowing the finding of a just and lasting solution to the Sahrawi cause.

 "Spain supports international efforts to find a just and lasting political solution (...) that guarantees the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination," said Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Ibanez.

El Aaiun (Sahrawi Refugee camps) February 24, (SPS)- The participants in the 16th Western Sahara marathon (Sahara-marathon) said, Tuesday, that their presence in this competition, which became traditional, is another form of support to the fight of the Sahrawi people for their independence and right to self-determination.

“It is our duty to show solidarity with the just causes such as the Palestinian cause and the Sahrawi cause,” underlined one of the greatest athletes present in this competition, Daniel, who came from France.

Smara (Sahrawi Refugee Camps), Feb 24, 2015 (SPS) - The Spanish runner, Vicente Grande Duque , won the medal of 42-km-long in the 16th of Sahara Marathon.

In relevant context, the Algerian runner Thabit Wadih won the semi-Marathon (21 km), which started from the Wilaya of Auserd onwards Smara.

Whereas, the Sahrawi athletes Salahdin Amedan won (10 km), and Manana Abba Chej won (05 km) race.

The Sahara Marathon starts from El-Aaiun refugee camps and the finish line is in Smara camps.

Chahid El-Hafed(Saharawi refugee camps), February  24, 2016 (SPS) -A delegation from the occupied territories  of Western Sahara participate in the  activities celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the proclamation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and 16^th  edition of "Sahara Marathon".

During its visit, the delegation from the occupied territories will visit several wilayas and institutions and as well as hold official meetings with officials and members of the Saharawi government. SPS

Smara(Saharawi Refugee Camps) February 23, 2016 (SPS)-Some 500 participants from about twenty countries are expected to take part Tuesday in the 16th Sahara-Marathon, the event's organizing committee said Monday.

The sporting event is part of the celebration programme marking the 40th anniversary of the proclamation of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) on 27 February 1976, the Saharawi minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmed Lahbib Abdi, told reporters.

Madrid, February 23, 2016 (SPS) -The Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Ybáñez expressed Monday during his reception to Mr. Christopher Ross, that Spain supports a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution which provides self-determination for the Saharawi people, according to the Spanish news agency EFE.

Chahid El Hafed, February 23, 2016 (SPS) -  the Minister of Public Health, Mr. Mohamed Lamin daddi on Monday received an important delegation from Italy headed by Robins Nobilo , representing the various Italian regions, among its members funded health projects in the camps, doctors and participants in the 16th edition of "Sahra Marathon",at the headquarters of the Ministry.

Smara(Sahrawi Refugee Camps), February 23, 2016 (SPS) -The Head of the Sahrawi delegation to negotiations with Morocco for the settlement of the conflict in Western Sahara, Khatri Addouh hoped Monday, in Smara, that the upcoming visit of the United Nations’ Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, to the region, is a “strong message” to the Moroccan occupier, who continues to create obstacles for the efforts of the international community.

El Aaiun (refugee camps), Feb 23, 2016 (SPS) - The 16th edition of Sahara Marathon, annual international sport demonstration, on Tuesday kicked off in the Saharawi refugee camps, with the participation of 500 Saharawi and international runners from 22 countries in the world, along with runners from Occupied Territories for the first time.

Chahid El Hafed , February 23, 2016 (SPS) - a delegation of Oxfam International on Tuesday, starteda visit to the Saharawi refugee camps, including the different wilayas and national.institutions to view the situation.

Tiznit (Morocco), February 22, 2016 (SPS) The Saharawi political prisoners in Tiznit prison has continued their unlimited hunger strike for five days to protest against the deplorable conditions and arbitrary practices perpetrated against them by the prison administration, indicated a Saharawi judicial source.

Shahid El Hafed, February 21, 2016 (continued) - Secretary of State for Documentation and Security Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud has stressed that “accusing Sahrawis of terrorism by Morocco is an attempt to distract the international attention from the Saharawi cause.”