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Conference in Geneva on Sahrawi people rights abuse

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Geneva, June 27, 2019 (SPS)  - The UN Human Rights Council hosted Wednesday a conference on the Moroccan occupation attacks on the economic, social and cultural rights in Western Sahara and the negative role of some European countries, which hinders the settlement of the conflict, contribute directly to perpetuate the sufferings of the Sahrawi people.

Wali of Ausserd undertakes a working visit to French

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Rize (France), 25 June 2019 (SPS) – the Wali (Govermor) of Ausserd , Mrs. Mariam Salec, has undertaken Tuesday a working visit to  the French town of Rize accompanied by  the Frente POLISARIO representative  in France, Mr. Abbi Bashraya .
The delegation has held an expanded meeting with the Mayor of the city, Gerard Mayar, and members of the Council to discuss  a bilateral cooperation project   Between the state of Oussard and the French municipality of Rize.

UN efforts to end Western Sahara conflict face Moroccan occupation intransigence and its allies within the Security Council (Sahrawi diplomat)

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France, June 25,  2019 (SPS) - The representative of the Frente POLISARIO in France, Mr. Abbi Bashraya, stressed that the efforts exerted by the United Nations and its Personal Envoy, former German President Horst Köhler, for the decolonization of Western Sahara were all met with obstinacy and obstruction by Morocco with a strong support from France through its passive role within the UN Security Council in influencing all decisions that would push the peace process to a just final solution to the issue.

Frente POLISARIO denounces expulsion of international observers by Moroccan authorities of occupation

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New York, June 24, 2019 (SPS) - The Frente POLISARIO has expressed its strong condemnation of the expulsion carried out by the Moroccan authorities of occupation in Western Sahara against international observers who were planning to attend the trial of Sahrawi journalist Nazha El Khalidi, scheduled for today, in a letter addressed by Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations, Dr Sidi M. Omar, to Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, President of the Security Council, H.E. Mr Mansour Al-Otaibi.

Saudi Arabia donates 350 tonnes of dates to Sahrawi refugees

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Algiers, June 22, 2019 (SPS) - During the Holy month of Ramadan, the World Food Prgramme (WFP) distributed 350 tonnes of dates offered by Saudi Arabia to Sahrawi refugees in Algeria, the WFP said in a communiqué published Friday.
“Sahrawi refugees received 2kg of dates for each during the holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia’s donation is worth US$725,000 and this contribution has been regular in the recent years,” said the communiqué.

Penal Court clarifies recent legal actions taken against some persons

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Shaheed Al-Hafeed, June 21, 2019 (SPS) - The Penal Court on Thursday issued a statement with the aim of informing the national public opinion and clarifying the circumstances of the recent legal actions carried out against some persons.
Full text of the statement: 
“Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs
Penal Court
Office of the Public Prosecutor
Date: 20 June 2019
STATEMENT

The inauguration of a new headquarters of civil protection in Ausserd Camps

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Ausserd, June 20, 2019 (SPS) - A new civil protection center in the state of Ausserd was inaugurated on Thursday, in the presence of the state governor, Mariam Salec Hammada, the head of the Saharwi Red Crescent , Buhbayni Yahya and the Director General of Civil Protection.

President, Brahim Gali arrives to 2rd military region

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Tifariti (Liberated Territories of Sahrawi Republic), June 20, 2019 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, the Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Mr. Brahim Gali, arrived on Thursday in the second military region, as part of a working and inspection visit leading to the regions of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army .

Statement of the Frente POLISARIO on Western Sahara before the C-24 substantive session 17-06-19

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Statement of the Frente POLISARIO on Western Sahara
Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar
Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations
C-24 Substantive Session
New York, 17 June 2019
Madame Chair,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to address the Special Committee on behalf of the Frente POLISARIO, the legitimate representative of the people of the Non-Self-Governing Territory of Western Sahara in line with relevant UN resolutions.
Madame Chair,

Cuba: it is imperative the implementation of all UN resolutions and decisions on Western Sahara

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New York (USA), June 18, 2019 (SPS) - The Republic of Cuba has insisted that the pertinent resolutions of the General Assembly and the UN Security Council on Western Sahara and the decolonization process be enforced unfinished.
the Cuban ambassador to the UN, Rivero Rosario, Cuba has reiterated his country call for the international community to show more support for the Saharawi people,  renewing its firm support for the struggle for self-determination and independence.

Sahrawi people celebrate anniversary of historic Zemalah Uprising and National Day of Disappeared

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Boujdour (Refugee Camps), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The wilaya of Boujdour hosted Monday the celebrations commemorating the 49th anniversary of the historic Zemala Uprising and the National Day of the Disappeared, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Ghali, Members of the National Secretariat of the Frente POLISARIO, the Government and many participants.

Santiago de Composte University hosts conference on Saharawi struggle women

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Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The Afro-deputy, Suelma Beiruk, addressed the historical trajectory of Saharawi women and their role in the struggle for self-determination and independence of Western Sahara during q conference hosted by the University Santiago de Composte University

Santiago de Composte University hosts conference on Saharawi struggle women

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Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The Afro-deputy, Suelma Beiruk, addressed the historical trajectory of Saharawi women and their role in the struggle for self-determination and independence of Western Sahara during q conference hosted by the University Santiago de Composte University

Buhari Restates Nigeria’s Support For Sahrawi Republic

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June 13, 2019 by Kazeem Tunde
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s support for the people of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and their quest for self-determination and independence.
At an audience granted the President of SADR, Brahim Ghali at the State House, the Nigerian leader stressed that the country’s position is in line with the several resolutions of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) on the matter.

Rally in Paris to denounce human rights violations in Western Sahara

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Paris, June 15, 2019 (SPS)- A rally was organized Thursday afternoon in Paris to denounce the violations of human rights in Western Sahara under the Moroccan occupation, claiming the release of Sahrawi political prisoners.
With the support of French deputy Jean Paul Lecoq, about fifty Sahrawi people gathered at Human Rights Square at some cables’ length away from the embassy of Morocco in France.

World Food Program approves 2019-2022 Strategic Plan for Sahrawi refugees

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Rome (Italy) June 13, 2019 (SPS) - The Executive Board of the World Food Program, WFP, held on June 11, 2019 in Rome, has approved the Strategic Plan 2019-2022 to support the basket basic of the Sahrawi refugees.
According to the statement issued by the Sahrawi Red Crescent, the World Food Program approved in its annual session the Strategic Plan 2019-2022 to support the basic basket of refugees, strengthen the school diet and encourages complementary productive activities.