Johannesburg, 10 October 2024 (SPS) - The ruling African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa has reaffirmed its steadfast and principled position in solidarity with the Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination, noting that the party has always stood alongside oppressed peoples around the world since its founding.
New York (UN), 10 October 2024 (SPS) - Algerian history researcher Dr Mohamed Doumir methodically dismantled the Makhzen's arguments on the alleged “Moroccanness” of the territory of Western Sahara before the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization).
The researcher presented official historical documents proving that Western Sahara and the Kingdom of Morocco are two distinct territories.
Kampala, 10 October 2024 (SPS) - Uganda Solidarity Movement with Western Sahara has welcomed the landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice, declaring the EU-Morocco trade agreements null and void due to the non-consultation of the Sahrawi people.
In a press release, the movement considered that the decision acknowledges the fundamental right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination and consent over agreements affecting their territory.
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New York (United Nations), 8 October 2024 (SPS) - In his statement yesterday before the Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (Fourth Committee) of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar, Member of the National Secretariat, Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO, stressed that the Sahrawi people, who have done everything possible to achieve a just and lasting peace, will continue their liberation struggle by all legitimate means to defend their inalienable right to self-determination and independence.
Bir Lehlu (Liberated Territories), 9 October 2024 (SPS) - On Wednesday, units of the Sahrawi army conducted shelling targeting the command headquarters of a Moroccan occupation army brigade in the Amgala sector, according to a military statement issued by the Central Directorate for Political Commissariat of the Sahrawi People’s Liberation Army.
The statement indicated that the Sahrawi liberation army "carried out concentrated shelling Wednesday targeting the command headquarters of an enemy brigade in the Okleib Al-Ach area within the Amgala sector."
New York (UN), 9 October 2024 (SPS) - The general debate of the Fourth Committee of the UN, responsible for special political and decolonization issues, opened on Tuesday in New York. During this debate, a large number of petitioners from various regions of the world advocated for the legitimate right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination and an end to Morocco's prolonged occupation of Western Sahara.
Algiers, 9 October 2024 (SPS) - Algeria Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, said Tuesday that he is convinced that the UN must assume its responsibility towards the issue of Western Sahara as a “decolonization issue,” underlining that CJEU’s recent decisions “have thwarted the desperate attempts to bury the foundations of this cause in order to impose the colonial fait accompli.”
Rome (Italy) 08 October 2024 (SPS) – Stefano Vaccari, a member of Italy's Democratic Party (Pd) and President of the Intergroup of Friendship with the Saharawi People, called Today afternoon on the Italian government and parliament to take immediate actions in support of the Sahrawi people following a pivotal European Court of Justice ruling issued last Friday 04 October.
Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories), October 8, 2024 (SPS) - Advanced detachments of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) targeted Moroccan enemy’s bases in the Smara and Amgala sectors, causing heavy casualties in personnel and equipment.
Occupied El Aaiun, October 8, 2024 (SPS) - A founding assembly was held today, Tuesday, in the occupied city of El Aaiun to establish a new mechanism aimed at enhancing coordination and unifying struggle efforts in the occupied territories, coinciding with the anniversary of Sahrawi national unity.
The founding ceremony was attended by a number of human rights activists and representatives of the Sahrawi civil society, who gathered to discuss ways to confront the challenges facing the Sahrawi cause amid the current conditions.
Shaheed Al-Hafid, October 8, 2024 (SPS) – The Ministry of Occupied Territories and Communities Abroad condemned today, Tuesday, the murder of the Sahrawi minor child Osama Moloud Al-Mahjoub, who was 16 years old, by military forces of the Moroccan occupation, which shot him with live ammunition on the beach of the city of Tarfaya, leading to his death after sustaining at least one bullet to the head.
The ministry affirmed that this crime poses a real threat to the life and physical safety of Sahrawi civilians, extending condolences to the family of the victim.
Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories), October 8, 2024 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, His Excellency Brahim Ghali, congratulated His Excellency Mr. Kais Saied, the President of the sisterly Tunisian Republic, on his election for a second term, wishing him and the Tunisian people all the best and prosperity.
Awserd (refugee camps), 8 October 2024 (SPS) - The Prime Minister, Mr. Bushraya Hamoudi Beyoun, stated that the ruling issued by the European Court of Justice, which annulled the trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco, is an "irreversible historic gain," calling for appreciation of the gains achieved by the Sahrawi people under their state.
Santiago (Chile), October 07, 2024 (SPS) - A Sahrawi delegation participated in the work of Progressive Alliance Global Convention, which took place in the Chilean capital, Santiago, on 5–6 October 2024.
The Convention discussed in the presence of the leaders of political movement from around the world, the most consequential issues of the time: protecting democracy, fostering economic and social progress, solving climate change, securing peace, and promoting gender equality.
Algiers, October 7, 2024 (SPS) - The Algerian National Committee for Solidarity with the Sahrawi People affirmed that the decision of the European Court of Justice invalidating the trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco relating to the resources exploited in the occupied Sahrawi territories is a “historic and victorious step” for the Sahrawi people and the Polisario Front in their struggle for dignity, freedom and independence.
Abuja (Nigeria), October 06, 2024 (SPS) - The Nigerian Movement for Solidarity with the Saharawi People affirmed that the decision of the European Court of Justice ruling the illegality of the agreements concluded between Morocco and the European Union represents a historic victory for the Saharawi people's struggle for freedom and sovereignty.
Algeria, October 06, 2024 (SPS) - Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune confirmed that the recent French position on the Sahrawi issue is an act that reflects a policy of double standards.
Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories), October 06, 2024 (SPS) - The Sahrawi People's Liberation Army carried out new attacks targeting the hostile Moroccan bases behind them the wall of shame.
Shaheed El Hafed, October 06, 2024 (SPS) - German organizations in solidarity with the Sahrawi people have praised the decision issued by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declaring the agreements between the European Union and Morocco illegal, calling for its immediate implementation.
The organizations added in a statement that the European Union must respect the rulings of its own court and recognize that Western Sahara is not part of Morocco, and that Western Sahara should not be included in the negotiations between the European Union and Morocco.
New York (UN), October 5, 2024 (SPS) - Several delegations emphasized the importance of closing the chapter on colonialism and expressed their support for the 17 non-self-governing territories at the beginning of the general debate of the United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee (the Fourth Committee).
On the first day of the general debate, multiple delegations underscored the necessity of completing the decolonization process of Western Sahara, as it is the last colony in Africa.