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Sahrawi organizations reaffirm Sahrawi people's right to independence in occupied Dakhla

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Sahrawi organizations reaffirm Sahrawi people's right to independence in occupied Dakhla

Dakhla (Occupied Territories), 9 September 2023 (SPS) - The United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met with representatives of human rights associations on Thursday, who provided him with an assessment of the increasing Moroccan repression against Sahrawi civilians in the occupied cities. They affirmed the need to uphold international legality and allow the Sahrawi people to exercise their right to self-determination, freedom, and independence.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on a visit to the Sahrawi party

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US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on a visit to the Sahrawi party

Shahid al-Hafed, September 1, 2023 (SPS) - A delegation from the United States of America led by Mr. Joshua Harris, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in charge of the Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, will embark on a visit to the Sahrawi party as part of the efforts made to re-launch the peace process sponsored by the United Nations in Western Sahara.

The visit program includes holding political talks with the Sahrawi leadership and holding meetings with groups of women and youth, in addition to visiting some Sahrawi facilities.

Sahrawi human rights organization condemns increasing attempts to exterminate Sahrawi activists

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Sahrawi human rights organization condemns increasing attempts to exterminate Sahrawi activists

Smara (Occupied Territories), 23 July 2023 (SPS) - The Freedom Sun organization for the protection of Sahrawi human rights defenders expressed its "grave concern" over the increase in Moroccan attacks on Sahrawi activists and human rights defenders in the occupied parts of Western Sahara, especially attempts to exterminate anyone who tries to expose violations by Moroccan authorities.

Moroccan occupation authorities mistreat Sahrawi civilian prisoners

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Moroccan occupation authorities mistreat Sahrawi civilian prisoners

Ait Melloul (Morocco), August 16, 2023 (SPS)- The Moroccan occupation authorities, in the local prison of Ait Melloul, abused Sahrawi civilian prisoners within the Gdim Izik group, according to what a Sahrawi human rights source told SPS.

The same source added that the prison administration transferred the Sahrawi civilian prisoners within the Gdeim Izik, Brahim Dadi Ismaili, Sid Ahmed Faraji Lamjaid and Mohamed Hnini Arruh, to cells that do not meet the necessary health conditions.

Moroccan authorities prevent Sahrawi Civilian Prisoner from his right to medication

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Moroccan authorities prevent Sahrawi Civilian Prisoner from his right to medication

Ait Melloul (Morocco), July 26, 2023 (SPS) - The Association for the Protection of Sahrawi Prisoners in Moroccan Prisons reported that the Sahrawi civilian prisoner within the “Gedim Izik group” Mohamed Ahnini Bani was prevented from his right to medicine and treatment.

The Association reported that the prisoner Mohamed Bani told his wife after she called him, that Moroccan authorities in the prison of Ait Melloul 2 deliberately prevented him from transporting to the hospital outside the prison for medical examinations due to squeamishness.

Sao Paulo Forum: Adoption of resolution in support of Sahrawi people and its just cause

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Brasilia, 3 July 2023 (SPS) - The Sao Paulo International Forum unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Saharawi people and their just cause, and demanding an end to the Moroccan occupation of the Sahrawi territories.
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic marked its presence at the 26th Sao Paolo Forum in Brazil (June 29 to July 2), which also saw the participation of several political parties, associative movements and organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sao Paulo Forum: Adoption of resolution in support of Sahrawi people and its just cause

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Brasilia, 3 July 2023 (SPS) - The Sao Paulo International Forum unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Saharawi people and their just cause, and demanding an end to the Moroccan occupation of the Sahrawi territories.
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic marked its presence at the 26th Sao Paolo Forum in Brazil (June 29 to July 2), which also saw the participation of several political parties, associative movements and organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Group of Sahrawi children arrive in Italy as part of Holidays in Peace program

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Rome (Italy), June 03, 2023 (SPS) - The Italian Movement of Solidarity with the Sahrawi People received Monday at Rome International Airport messengers of peace coming from Sahrawi refugee camps to spend their summer holidays in Italy.
The children were received at Rome International Airport by many activists of the Italian Movement of Solidarity with the Sahrawi People, represented by the heads of associations and solidarity members.

Spanish parties reaffirm their support for self-determination of Sahrawi people

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Madrid, 2 July 2023 (SPS) - The federation Izquierda Unida (United Left/IU), bringing together Spanish left-wing parties, has reaffirmed its position in favour of the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination, condemning the human rights violations committed by the Moroccan occupier in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.

Spanish parties reaffirm their support for self-determination of Sahrawi people

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Madrid, 2 July 2023 (SPS) - The federation Izquierda Unida (United Left/IU), bringing together Spanish left-wing parties, has reaffirmed its position in favour of the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination, condemning the human rights violations committed by the Moroccan occupier in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.

National Secretariat holds its second ordinary session to discuss national and international issues

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Shaheed Al Hafed, 2 July 2023 (SPS) -  The National Secretariat of the Polisario Front on Sunday held its second ordinary session, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic, the Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, to discuss national and international issues.
In his speech at the opening of the session, the President of the Republic indicated that the session will assess the past period to improve performance and develop plans and programs for the next phase.

National Secretariat holds its second ordinary session to discuss national and international issues

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Shaheed Al Hafed, 2 July 2023 (SPS) -  The National Secretariat of the Polisario Front on Sunday held its second ordinary session, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic, the Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, to discuss national and international issues.
In his speech at the opening of the session, the President of the Republic indicated that the session will assess the past period to improve performance and develop plans and programs for the next phase.

OHCHR stresses importance of resumption of technical missions in Western Sahara

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Geneva, 1 July 2023 (SPS) - The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) stressed the importance of resuming its technical missions in Western Sahara, expressing its hope that its missions will access the Sahrawi territories to report on the human rights situation in the territory.

OHCHR stresses importance of resumption of technical missions in Western Sahara

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Geneva, 1 July 2023 (SPS) - The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) stressed the importance of resuming its technical missions in Western Sahara, expressing its hope that its missions will access the Sahrawi territories to report on the human rights situation in the territory.