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EP calls for release of Saharawi political prisoners in Moroccan jails

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Brussels, Feb 08, 2012 (SPS) - The European Parliament EP has called for the release of all Saharawi political prisoners in Moroccan jails.

 

MEPs expressed concern over the systemic violations of human rights in occupied Western Sahara, calling for protecting the fundamental rights of the Saharawis includingfreedom of expression and association.  

 

EP resolution emphasized the need for international follow-up to the human rights in Western Sahara.

 

It called on Morocco and the Polisario Front to continue the negotiations with a view to a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in Western Sahara and Reaffirms the right of self-determination of the Saharawi people.

 

The resolution came to confirm the previous decisions and reports of the European Parliament regarding the deteriorating situations of human rights in occupied Western Sahara.

 

EP Resolution presented by The Confederal Group of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) adopted by by 283 votes in favor to 184 against and 10 abstentions. (SPS)

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