Canberra, Feb 28, 2014 (SPS) - Flag of the Saharawi Republic (SADR) was raised at top of many buildings in many Australian cities to mark the 38th anniversary of the proclamation of SADR, informed Polisario Front’s office there.
In this regard, the Saharawi flag was raised on Balmain Town Hall (New South Wales), Fremantle Town Hall (Western Australia), Morlenad City Council (Victoria), Yarra City Council (Victoria), Ballarat Trades Hall (Victoria), Geelong Trdes Hall (Victoria) and Victorian Australian Workers Union (Melbourne office).
The move is a gesture of solidarity and support with the Saharawi people and their just cause.
A ceremony was held on the occasion in the presence of Mayors and officials of the various Councils, members of the Australia Western Sahara Association, members of trade unions and the public.
In their speeches, the Australian officials have reaffirmed their support to the Saharawi people in their struggle for freedom and self-determination, condemning human rights abuses committed by Morocco and calling for the immediate halt of the illegal exploitation of Saharawi natural resources. (SPS)
090/089