Washington (USA) July12,2012(SPS) The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center) on Tuesday expressed deep concern for the welfare and safety of the children of human rights defender Aminatou Haidar, who were beaten by unidentified assailants on July 8.
The Center considered this attack as a “part of a larger pattern of abuses against Sahrawi children, which have been provoked by racist media coverage.”
"Moroccan authorities have an obligation to protect Sahrawi people under their jurisdiction and to investigate and prosecute the individuals responsible for these actions," said Santiago Canton, Director of the RFK Partners for Human Rights.
"Morocco must also take all necessary measures, including passing legislation and implementing public policies, to stop violence against Sahrawi children." She added
The RFK Center demands a “full investigation into this unlawful assault of minors” expressing its support Ms. Haidar “in her peaceful efforts to protect the rights of the Sahrawi people living under Moroccan occupation in Western Sahara.”(SPS)
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