Skip to main content

All

Algeria Minister of Foreign Affairs: CJEU’s decisions thwart desperate attempts to bury Sahrawi cause foundations

Submitted on

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.”

Stefano Vaccari: Italy must support Saharawi rights after EU Court ruling

Submitted on

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.

Establishment of Mechanism to coordinate and unify struggle in occupied territories of Western Sahara

Submitted on

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.

Ministry of Occupied Territories and Communities Abroad condemns murder of Sahrawi minor by Moroccan occupation forces

Submitted on

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.

President Brahim Ghali Congratulates Tunisian president on his re-election

Submitted on

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.

Prime Minister: European Court’s ruling is "irreversible historic gain"

Submitted on

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.

Sahrawi delegation participates in Progressive Alliance Global Convention in Santiago, Chile

Submitted on

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.

European Court's decision is a "historic and victorious step" for Sahrawi people in their struggle for independence

Submitted on

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.

Nigerian Movement for Solidarity with Saharawi People "The European Court's decision represents historic victory for Saharawi people's struggle for freedom and sovereignty"

Submitted on

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.

Germany: Organizations in solidarity with Sahrawi people call on European Union to respect European Court's decision

Submitted on

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.

UNGA Fourth Committee: Numerous delegations call for end of colonialism in Africa’s last colony

Submitted on

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.

Algeria welcomes CJEU ruling regarding Western Sahara

Submitted on

Algiers, 5 October 2024 (SPS) - Algeria welcomed the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), released on Friday, regarding the trade agreements concluded between Morocco and the EU and which illegally included the Sahrawi territories, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad said Saturday in a statement, reported by APS .

ANC applauds European Court of Justice ruling on EU-Morocco trade deals, hailing it as a big victory for Sahrawi people

Submitted on

Johannesburg (South Africa) 05 October 2024 (SPS)– The African National Congress (ANC) welcomed the recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that nullified trade agreements between the European Union (EU) and Morocco, which had included goods from the occupied territory of Western Sahara.

The ruling, which was delivered yesterday morning by the President of the European Court of Justice, has been celebrated by the ANC as a significant victory for the Sahrawi people's struggle for self-determination.

Decision of European Court of Justice: Strong message that struggle of Sahrawi people is supported by international law

Submitted on

Shaheed El-Hafed (Refugee Camps), 04 October 2024 (SPS) - The President of the Sahrawi National Council, Hamma Salama, affirmed that the rulings issued by the European Court of Justice on Friday regarding the plundering of Western Sahara’s resources represent a strong message that the just struggle of the Sahrawi people enjoys the support of international law.

Visit of Personal Envoy of UN Secretary-General: Sahrawi people resolute to continue fight

Submitted on

Shaheed El-Hafed (Refugee Camps), 4 October 2024 (SPS) - The representative of the Polisario Front to the UN and coordinator with MINURSO, Sidi Mohamed Omar, stated on Friday that the Sahrawi leaders had informed the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, that the Sahrawi people were determined to continue their struggle until they regain sovereignty over all their territories.