November 2024

Asfi (Morocco) - Sahrawi civilian prisoner Abdelmoula Mohamed El Hafed, a member of the student group, has been subjected to mistreatment and threats by the so-called prison director, according to Sahrawi human rights sources.

According to the same source, on November 19, the administration of the local prison in Asfi threatened further discriminatory and punitive measures from the prison director.

Wilaya of El Aaiun (Refugee Camps), November 22, 2024 (SPS) - Member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario Front, Minister of Public Health , Mr. Salek Baba Hasena, received Friday an Italian delegation from the Tuscany region, on a solidarity and support visit for the Sahrawi people in the Daira of Guelta, Wilaya of El Aaiun.

The delegation includes representatives from the municipalities of Sesto Fiorentino, Montespertoli, and Montemurlo, as well as members of the "Ban Slout Larbi" Association, teachers, and students.

Shaheed El Hafed, November 22, 2024 (SPS) - The Minister of Public Health, Salek Baba Hasana, received Thursday a delegation from the ANARASD Association (Navarre Association of Friends of RASD).

During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the various health projects funded by the association was conducted, including support for mental health programs, assistance to the regional hospital of El Aaiún, and contributions to partial coverage of milk for children.

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), November 21, 2024 (SPS) - Member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario front, Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Mr. Khatri Adouh, chaired the Third Knowledge Conference on Education in Africa, held in the Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, as the First Vice Chair the STC-EST representing the North African region.

Shaheed El-Hafed, November 21, 2024 (SPS) - The Public Health Minister, Salek Baba Hassana, welcomed a Brazilian delegation on Wednesday at the ministry.

During the meeting, which was attended by the representative of the Polisario Front in Brazil, Ahmed Moulay Ali, the minister briefed the delegation on the health situation and the various structures of the Public Health Ministry, as well as the main issues that hinder the operation of certain medical departments.

Shaheed El-Hafed, November 20, 2024 (SPS) - The Minister of Information, Mr. Hamada Salma, sent a congratulatory message to his Algerian counterpart, Mr. Mohamed Meziane, on the occasion of his appointment as Minister of Communication in the Algerian government.

 He expressed his sincere congratulations and wished him success in his duties.

Bir Lahlou (Liberated Territories), 20 November 2024 (SPS) - Units of the Sahrawi Army have targeted the bases of Moroccan occupation forces in the Guelta sector, according to a military statement from the central command of the Political Commissariat of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA).

According to the statement, the attacks by the Sahrawi Army are ongoing, particularly targeting various enemy positions of the Moroccan occupiers along and behind the sand wall.

Occupied El-Aaiun, November 20, 2024 (SPS) - Moroccan occupation forces, in civilian clothing, are currently besieging the home of Sahrawi journalist and human rights defender Mohamed Heiba Mayara, the coordinator of Equipe Media.

This follows an assault on him yesterday morning by agents affiliated with the Moroccan authorities, according to the Equipe Media website.

Luanda (Angola), November 20, 2024 (SPS) - Mr. Abdel Hakim Mihoubi, the Algerian Ambassador to the Republic of Angola, reaffirmed that his country is committed to defending just causes and the legitimate rights of peoples, similar to the struggles of the Sahrawi and Palestinian peoples. He noted that Algeria categorizes such positions as "loyalty to the principles of the glorious November Revolution."

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), November 20, 2024 (SPS) - The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) is participating in the third high-level meeting on community health workers in Africa, held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

The meeting aims to strengthen coordinated actions to accelerate the scale-up of integrated community health worker programs across Africa.

Shaheed Al-Hafed, November 19, 2024 (SPS) - The Ministry of Occupied Territories and Communities Abroad has expressed its condemnation of the attack against Sahrawi journalist and activist Mohamed Mayara, calling on the international community to intervene urgently to protect Sahrawis from the brutality of the occupation and its targeted actions against human rights defenders.

Lanzarote (Canary Islands), November 19, 2024 (SPS) - The representative of the Polisario Front in the Canary Archipelago, Ali Salem Sidi Zein, led a visit to the island of Lanzarote at the invitation of the New Canary Party, during which he conducted media interviews addressing the latest developments in the Sahrawi cause.

The activities concluded with a lecture and an in-depth discussion on the issue of the Sahrawi people and their legitimate struggle against Moroccan occupation.

Wilaya of Smara, November 19, 2024 (SPS) - Mr. Dida Daf, Head of the Daira of Mahbes, received at the Daira headquarters a delegation from the Municipality of Sesto Fiorentino in the Tuscany region of Italy to attend the celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the twinning agreement between the two municipalities.

Quito (Ecuador), November 19, 2024 (SPS) - The second virtual international diploma in studies on Africa, the Middle East, and Asia is launched Tuesday at the headquarters of the Latin American Peoples Foundation in the Ecuadorian capital.

 This initiative is supervised by the Department of Studies at the University of Tifariti in collaboration with friendship associations with the Sahrawi people in Colombia and Ecuador.

Occupied El Aaiun, November 19, 2024 (SPS) - Sahrawi journalist and coordinator of Equip Media, Mohammed Mayara, was subjected to a brutal assault today, Tuesday, by agents of the Moroccan security forces, reported Equip Media website. 

According to the site, Mohammed Mayara was attacked around 9 a.m. local time in occupied El Aaiun by men in civilian clothing who were riding a motorcycle and spoke with a clear Moroccan accent. 

Shaheed El Hafed (Refugee Camps), 18 November 2024 (SPS) - The Sahrawi Observatory for Natural Resources Monitoring has condemned Ryanair's decision to launch new direct flights connecting Dakhla, in the occupied Sahrawi territories, to Madrid and the Canary Islands, calling on the airline to "reconsider its decision."

"We urge Ryanair to immediately reconsider this decision and to put an end to any plans to operate flights to Dakhla," the Observatory wrote in a letter addressed to the airline's CEO, Michael O'Leary.

Shaheed El Hafed, November 18, 2024 (SPS) - The Polisario Front expressed its condemnation of the inclination of some major powers, including permanent members of the Security Council, to undermine peaceful rules and solutions while attempting to bypass international legitimacy. 

 Algiers, November 18, 2024 (SPS) - The Algerian Minister of Communication, Mr. Mohamed Laqab, received his Sahrawi counterpart, Hamada Salma, at his his ministry. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Sahrawi Republic to Algeria, Abdelkader Taleb Omar.

The meeting was an opportunity to review various aspects of bilateral cooperation in the field of media and communication, recognizing the importance and role of this sector in addressing national and international issues.

Wilaya of Awserd, November 17, 2024 (SPS) - The Governor of the Wilaya of Awserd, Khira Bulahi, has met a delegation from the Italian municipalities of Sesto Fiorentino and Montespertoli, in the Tuscany region.

Shaheed Al-Hafed, November 17, 2024 (SPS) - The Office of National Secretariat of the Polisario Front held a meeting this today, Sunday, chaired by President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali.

The meeting focused on evaluating and studying the overall situation (diplomatic, political, military, and security), specifically the past national events and preparations for upcoming ones, as well as addressing the national cause and regional, national, and international situations.