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Sahrawi civilian prisoner assaulted by Moroccan prison officer

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Rabat (Morocco), 29 October 2022 (SPS) -  An officer of Tiflet 2 prison, east of the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Friday physically and verbally assaulted Sahrawi civilian prisoner of the Gdeim Izik group, Sidi Abdallah Ahmed Sidi Abhah.
The sister of the Sahrawi civilian prisoner informed the Association for the Protection of Sahrawi Prisoners that she had received a phone call from him and he told her about what prison officer Tariq Laaraj had committed deliberately against him by insulting, cursing, and kicking him in front of his prison cell.

South Africa recalls Security Council that MINURSO’s mandate is to organise the referendum on self-determination

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New York (United Nations) 28 October 2022 (SPS)- South Africa’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Amb. Xolisa Mabhongo, recalled the UN Security Council, in a statement to the Media yesterday after the latter’s adoption of a new resolution on Western Sahara, that the mandate of the UN Mission in this last colony is to organise a referendum on self-determination for the Saharawi people.

Kenya to the UNSC: New resolution on Western Sahara shifts from initial mandate and won‘t help resolving the conflict

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New York (United Nations) 28 October 2022 (SPS)- Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Martin Kimani, affirmed in his countries explanation of abstention on the new UN Security Council’s resolution on Western Sahara, Yesterday, that the resolution shifts from the initial mandate and will not help resolving this case of decolonisation.

The continued inaction of the Security Council leaves the Sahrawi people with no other option but to continue and intensify their legitimate armed struggle (Communiqué)

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Bir Lehlou (Sahrawi Republic), October 27, 2022 (SPS)- The Polisario Front issued a communiqué after the Security Council adopted, today resolution 2654 (2022) whereby it decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2023.

Sahrawi Republic participates in the expert meeting of AU Specialized Committee on Finance and Economic Planning

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Windhoek (Namibia), October 26, 2022 (SPS) - The Saharawi Republic is participating in the experts meeting of the African Union Specialized Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, which is hosted by the Namibian capital, Windhoek, from 24 to 27 October.
The Sahrawi Republic is represented in this meeting by the official at the Delegated Ministry of Economic Affairs, Mr. Salek Amhamed Al-Mustafa.

SPLA units target Moroccan occupation forces in Oum Dreigha sector

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Bir Lahlou (liberated territories) October 26, 2022 (SPS) - The Saharawi People's Liberation Army targeted, yesterday the Rapid Intervention Unit of the 30th Corps of the Moroccan occupation forces in the Aghlab al-Kamuna area in the Oum Dreigha sector.

President Ghali expresses deep gratitude for the warm welcome he received during recent state visit to South Africa

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Bir Lehlou (Liberated Territories), October 25, 2022 (SPS) - The President of the Republic and Secretary-General of the Polisario Front Mr. Brahim Ghali sent a letter to his South African counterpart H.E. Mr. . Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, in which he expressed deep gratitude for the warm welcome he received during the recent start visit he paid to South Africa.
“I would like to express to you my most sincere thanks and deep gratitude for the State visit, which you kindly invited us to undertake to your sisterly country” Ghali said.

Timorese historical and National Leader of struggle for self-determination and independence receives Sahrawi Ambassador

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Dili (Timor-Leste) 25.10.2022 (SPS) - The Timorese historical and National Leader, icon of the struggle for self-determination and independence, who is also a former President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the actual President of the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) Party, H.E. Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao received Tuesday the Saharawi Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Mr. Abba Malainin, in the venue of the Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) Party in the Capital, Dili.

European Forum calls for acceleration of referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara

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Athens (Greece), 24 October 2022 (SPS) -  The European Forum, held in the Greek capital, Athens, endorsed Sunday its final statement, following various workshops and discussion sessions on various European and international issues over the past three days, with the aim of defining the priorities of this European bloc, which includes the forces of the Left, the Green and the Progressives of the continent.

SPLA caries out new attacks against eight positions of Moroccan occupation forces

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Birlahlou (Liberated Territories), 23 October 2022 (SPS) - The Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out new attacks against eight (08) positions of the Moroccan occupation forces in the sectors of Auserd, Haouza and Mahbes, indicated Sunday the communiqué 666 of the Ministry of Defense.

Greek party reaffirms support for right of Sahrawi people to self-determination

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Athens (Greece), 23 October 2022 (SPS) - The Greek Syriza party (the Coalition of the Radical Left – Progressive Alliance) has reaffirmed its position in support of the Polisario Front and the struggle of the Sahrawi people for freedom and independence, calling on Morocco to respect its obligations in the process of a peaceful settlement approved by the United Nations in 1991 to organize a referendum on self-determination and accept its results.

SPLA carries out new attacks on positions of Moroccan occupying forces in Auserd sector

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Birlahlou, 22 October 2022 (SPS) - Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) carried out, on Saturday, new attacks against positions of the Moroccan occupation forces in the Auserd sector, indicated the communiqué N 665 of the Ministry of Defense.
According to the communiqué, "SPLA units bombarded positions of the Moroccan occupation forces in the area of Astila Ould Bouagrine, in the Auserd sector."

UN should opt for new approach in line with new requirements

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Algiers, 22 October 2022 (SPS) - The United Nations should opt for a new approach to the resolution of the conflict in Western Sahara that must be in line with the new requirements, said the member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario Front, in charge of Europe and the European Union (EU), Oubi Bouchraya Bachir.

Door for peace remains open, while adhering to legitimate defence of our people's right to self-determination and independence

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Shaheed Al Hafed, 22 October 2022 (SPS) - Member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario Front, representative to the United Nations and coordinator with MINURSO, Sidi Mohamed Omar, has affirmed that the door to peace remains open while the Sahrawi side adheres to defending the legitimate rights of the Sahrawi people to self-determination and independence.

President Brahim Gali concludes state visit to South Africa: Emphasis on firm positions, convergence of views

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Pretoria (South Africa), 21 October 2022 (SPS) - The state visit that led the President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polsario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, to the Republic of South Africa, at the invitation of his counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, was an important milestone during which the firm position of South Africa towards the just Sahrawi cause was reaffirmed, while stressing the convergence of views on issues of common interest.