December 2024

Shaheed Al-Hafed, December 12, 2024 (SPS) - the Minister of Public Health, Salek Baba Hassna, received Today, Thursday, a representative from the organization of Africa 70.

The meeting discussed the organization's programs primarily aimed at addressing diabetes in the camps, providing medications, and conducting awareness workshops about diabetes, as well as the essential health services that can be offered to patients in the future.

Algiers, December 12, 2024 (SPS) - Mr. Abdelkader Ben Qurina, President of the Algerian National Construction Movement, renewed his support and solidarity with the Sahrawi people and its just cause during his meeting with the Sahrawi ambassador in Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, a member of the National Secretariat.

Bir Lehlu (Liberated Territories), December 12, 2024 (SPS) - The President of the Republic , Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, sent a congratulatory message to his Kenyan counterpart, His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, and through him to the Kenyan people on the occasion of their National Day.

Nairobi (Kenya), December 11, 2024 (SPS) – The Union of Students of Saguia Al-Hamra and Río de Oro (UESARIO) officially became a full member of the General Assembly of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC) during its Fourth Session held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, from December 11 to 13, 2024.

Tripoli (Libya), December 11, 2024 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Republic is participating in a meeting of the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (African CDC) regarding the cross-border surveillance system, held in the capital of Libya, Tripoli.

This meeting aims to enhance monitoring, coordination, and cross-border cooperation to combat Monkeypox in North Africa.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) - During the commemorative event marking the 64th anniversary of the adoption of the historic UN Resolution 1514 (XV), which enshrines the principle of self-determination as a cornerstone of international law, the alarming situation in the occupied areas of Western Sahara was highlighted. In one of the main panels, serious human rights violations perpetrated in the region and the prevailing impunity under the Moroccan occupation regime were denounced.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) — During its intervention at the International Conference titled "64 Years After the Adoption of UN Resolution 1514 (XV): The Self-Determination of All Peoples and the Responsibility of the UN," the delegation from the Republic of Cuba reaffirmed its strong support for the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, a key principle in the struggle against colonialism.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) — During the conference organized by the Geneva Support Group for Western Sahara, the representative of Mozambique reaffirmed her country's strong support for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence. In her intervention, she commemorated the 64th anniversary of the adoption of the historic UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV), which establishes the self-determination of all peoples as a fundamental principle of international law.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) - During her speech at the conference organized by the Geneva Support Group for Western Sahara, Namibia's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jennely Matundu, made a strong call for the international community to fully respect the inalienable rights of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination and independence. The event commemorated the historic UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV), adopted on December 14, 1960.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) - At the inauguration of the international conference organized by the Geneva Support Group for Western Sahara, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN Human Rights Council, delivered a powerful speech reaffirming South Africa's unwavering commitment to the self-determination of the Sahrawi people. This event commemorates the 64th anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV), which established a legal framework for the decolonization and independence of occupied territories.

Geneva (Switzerland), December 11, 2024 (SPS) - A high-level international conference is inaugurated today, Wednesday, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the historic Resolution 1514 (XV) of the United Nations General Assembly. Adopted on December 14, 1960, this resolution marked a milestone by proclaiming the urgent need to end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations, reaffirming the right of all peoples to self-determination.

Brussels (Belgium), December 10, 2024 (SPS) - The International Conference of Lawyers for Western Sahara concluded today, Tuesday, after two days of deliberations, focusing on the necessity of enabling the Sahrawi people to enjoy their resources.

Brussels, 10 December 2024 (SPS) - The Sahrawi ambassador to Europe and European institutions, member of the National Secretariat, Mr. Mansour Omar, stated that Europe is faced with two options: either respect the ruling of its court issued on October 4, which invalidated the trade agreement between the European Union and Morocco, or trample on the ruling.

Bir Lahlou (Sahrawi Republic), December 9, 2024 (SPS) - The government of the Sahrawi Republic has warned the organizers of the 16th edition of the so-called "Africa Eco-Race," as well as all participants and sponsors of the race, against crossing the territories of the Sahrawi Republic, considering the entire territory of this country, including its land, maritime, and aerial spaces, to be an open war zone due to Moroccan occupation.

Bir Lehlu (Sahrawi Republic), December 10, 2024 (SPS) - The President of the Republic , Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, sent a congratulatory message to Mr. John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of the Republic of Ghana.

President Brahim Ghali extended his congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama, stating, "Your decisive victory is a clear testament to the trust the people of Ghana have placed in your leadership, vision, and commitment to achieving welfare and prosperity for them."

Brussels, 9 December 2024 (SPS) - The topic of the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination was the focus of the first lecture at the "International Conference of Lawyers for Western Sahara," held at the European Parliament starting today, Monday.

Shaheed Elhafed (refugee camps), 9 December 2024 (SPS) - The European Parliament hosts Monday an international conference on the Sahrawi issue titled "International Conference of Lawyers for Western Sahara." The conference will cover several topics, including the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and ways to implement international law in Western Sahara.

Nouakchott (Mauritania), December 9, 2024 (SPS) — The Sahrawi Republic is participating in the Ministerial Conference on Education held in the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, with the presence of ministers, experts, and partner organizations.

The meeting, organized by the Department  of Education, Technology, and Innovation of the African Union in cooperation with the host country, Mauritania, and UNICEF, is attended by the Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Khatri Addouh, accompanied by the Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic, Salek Bobbih.

Shaheed Elhafed, December 9, 2024 (SPS) — The president of the Constitutional Council, Mohamed Bouzid, supervised a meeting of the council members on Sunday at its headquarters.

The meeting focused on the institution's external activities at the continental level and participation in conferences, seminars, and scientific days, whether within the framework of the African Union or in partnership with constitutional councils and courts in friendly countries.

Shaheed Elhafed, December 9, 2024 (SPS) — The government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has indicated that it is closely following the developments in Syria, expressing its sympathy and solidarity with the brotherly people of Syria.

In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government affirmed its confidence that the Syrian people would overcome difficulties and achieve their legitimate goals of freedom, dignity, and democracy, while maintaining their cohesion and unity.