March 2022

Bir Lehlu (Sahrawi Republic), March 22, 2022 (SPS) – The units of the Saharawi Popular Liberation Army (SPLA) have attacked several targets of the Moroccan occupation forces stationed in the Mahbes.
In War Report No. 490 of the Ministry of National Defense, units of our army launched intense and concentrated bombardments against the following enemy positions:
- The Acheidmiya region, in the Mahbes sector.
- The Rus Asabti region, in the Mahbes sector.
- The region of Udei Adamran, in the Mahbes sector.

Madrid, March 22, 2022(SPS) - The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, will appear urgently today before Congress as a result of the political crisis generated by the mistaken statement by Pedro Sánchez regarding the process of decolonization of Western Sahara, even before the date, several deputies and senators have taken advantage of the parliamentary work on yesterday to condemn the decision and wear the colors of the Saharawi flag.

Madrid, March 22, 2022 (SPS) - Political discontent with Pedro Sánchez's unilateral decision continues to grow. Although we had seen harsh criticism from Unidos Podemos, the Canary Coalition, PNV and other political groups in recent hours, the voices of the two main parties, the Popular Party and the PSOE, have charged against Sánchez, recalling that Morocco is not a reliable ally.

Algiers, 21 March 2022 (SPS) - Human and peoples' rights activist, Mahrez Lamari, has expressed his "indignation" and "astonishment" at the latest statements of the high authorities of Spain over Western Sahara issue, calling them to reconsider their new position, aligned with Morocco's colonial expansionist policy in a flagrant violation of the international law.

Brussels, 21 March 2022 (SPS) - The Polisario Front representative to the European Union (EU) and Europe Oubi Bouchraya Bachir affirmed that the sudden position of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is a “serious gaffe” likely to fuel tensions and endanger the chances of a political settlement to the conflict in Western Sahara.

Birlahlou (Sahrawi Republic),  21 March 2022 (SPS) - Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out new "intensified" attacks targeting the entrenchments and positions of the Moroccan occupying forces in the region of Agouirat Ould Abelal (Mahbes sector), said the military communiqué No. 488 issued by the National Ministry of Defense.
According to the communiqué, advanced units of the SPLA carried out Sunday new attacks targeting the entrenchments of the Moroccan occupying forces in the region of Agouirat Ould Abelal (Mahbes sector).

Madrid, 20 March 2022 (SPS) - Eleven Spanish parliamentary blocs are preparing to file on Monday, in the House of Representatives (Parliament), a request for the appearance of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to explain the change in Madrid's position regarding the Western Sahara conflict, Spanish media reported.

Algiers, 20 March 2022 (SPS) - Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamamra, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, welcomed the convergence of views on issues of common interest, including the Western Sahara issue, and the unwavering mutual support to issues inherent to their fundamental interests and concerns.

Shahid El Hafed, 20 March 2022 (SPS) - The visit of solidarity made by an American delegation of human rights to activist Sultana Khaya is "a recognition of the rule of law," said the Sahrawi Ministry of Social Affairs and the Promotion of Women.
"The visit made by the American delegation composed of a number of international volunteers "is proof that the authorities of the Moroccan occupation will never be able to silence the voice of the Sahrawi people who are fighting for their freedom and independence," the ministry said in a statement.

Bir Lahlou (lSahrawi Republic), 19 March 2022 (SPS) - Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out, Saturday, new "intensified" attacks targeting the entrenchments and positions of the Moroccan occupying forces in the Mahbes sector.
According to the military communiqué No. 487 issued by the Sahrawi Ministry of Defense, "the units of the Sahrawi army bombed the positions of the Moroccan occupying forces in the area of Lakaad in the Mahbes sector.

Algiers, 19 March 2022 (SPS) - Algeria has decided to summon its ambassador to Madrid for consultations, with immediate effect, following the statements of the Spanish highest authorities constituting a “sudden reversal” of position on the issue of Western Sahara, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad said Saturday in a communiqué.

Algiers, 16, March 2022 (SPS) - A delegation from the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) headed by Mr. Sidahmed Hamud, President of the Saharawi Federation of Sports and Work, is participating these days in a Conference of the African Union (AU) on Youth and Work.
The conference, which will continue from March 15 to 17, will address issues related to sport and work, as well as ways to improve these issues within the continent.

New York (United Nations), 16, March 2022 (SPS) - The Representative of the Frente POLISARIO to the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO, Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar, held a meeting on Tuesday with Ms. Martha Pobee, Deputy Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Africa, in the Department of Political Affairs, Peacebuilding and the Department of Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO, for its acronym in English).

Bir Lehlu (Sahrawi Republic), 16, March 2022 (SPS) – The Saharawi Popular Liberation Army (SPLA) units attacked yesterday the positions of the enemy soldiers stationed in the Guerat Ould Blal region, in Mahbes.
According to War Report No. 485 issued by the Ministry of National Defense, units of our army carried out strong and concentrated bombardments against enemy positions in the Guerat Uld Blal region, in the Mahbes sector.

Bir Lehlu (Sahrawi Republic), 15, March 2022 (SPS) – The President of the Republic ,Secretary General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Gali, received a letter of congratulations from the Algerian Civil Society Association (ASCA)
In his letter of congratulations, Algerian civil society reiterated its unshakable position of support for the Saharawi people and their legitimate cause.

Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories), 14 March 2022 (SPS) - The Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out Monday new attacks against the positions of the Moroccan occupation soldiers in the areas of Agrara Achdida and El Faayine in the sector of Farsia, inflicting on the Moroccan forces, important human and material losses, according to the military communiqué No. 483 of the National Ministry of Defense.

Paris, 14 March 2022 (SPS) - The Polisario Front representative for France, Mohamed Sidati, said that the best way to contain the conspiracies of Morocco is the exercise by the Saharawi people of their right to self-determination and independence and the application of international law.

Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories) - The Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out new attacks against the positions of the soldiers of the Moroccan occupation army in the sector of Farsia, inflicting considerable human and material losses on them, according to the military communiqué No. 482 of the National Ministry of Defense.
Advanced units of SPLA targeted, on Sunday, the entrenchments of the Moroccan forces in the regions Agrarat Shdida and Fiyine in the Farsia sector.

Geneva, 13 March 2022 (SPS) -The family of ailing Sahrawi human rights defender Yahya Mohamed Elhafed Iaazza, held for 14 years in a Moroccan prison, demands his immediate freedom after the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concluded that he was arrested and tried by Morocco for his activism, forced to confess under torture and denied the right to a defence attorney.

Geneva, 13 March 2022 (SPS)  - The American Association for Jurists has expressed its concerns about the criminal charges and actions taken by the Moroccan occupation forces against human rights defenders in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.