UESARIO Secretary General receives student delegation from Algeria
Shaheed El Hafed, December 26, 2024 (SPS) - The Secretary General of the Sahrawi Student Union (UESARIO), Khalihena Ghazwani, received a student delegation from Algeria representing the National Voice of Algerian Students, who are on a visit to the institutions of the Sahrawi state.
During the meeting, which took place at the regional club of Wilaya of Auserd, Khalihena Ghazwani praised Algeria's principled and steadfast position regarding the just Sahrawi cause, stemed from principles of the glorious November 1st Revolution.
Morocco: Activist supporting Sahrawi people's right to self-determination detained
Rabat (Morocco), December 25, 2024 (SPS) – Moroccan security forces have detained human rights activist and politician Jawad Al-Hamidi in the city of Agadir, in the south of Morocco, due to his political positions and rejection of the occupation of Western Sahara by his country, along with his fight for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination.
Saharawi civilian prisoner goes on hunger strike
Occupied El-Aaiun, December 25, 2024 (SPS) - Saharawi civilian prisoner Abdullah Walid Ahmed Lakhefawni, a member of the Gdeim Izik group, is going on a warning hunger strike for 48 hours on Thursday and Friday, at the central prison in Kenitra, north of Rabat, Morocco.
This action comes in response to his denial of access to justice, according to information received by the Saharawi Prisoners’ Protection Association.
Swedish Cyclists: Journey by bicycle aims to raise awareness of struggles of Sahrawi people
Wilaya of Boujdour, December 24, 2024 (SPS) - The Swedish cyclists in solidarity with the Sahrawi people highlighted that their cycling tour, which has lasted over two years and covered 25 countries, aims to raise awareness about the situation in occupied Western Sahara and support the Sahrawi struggle.
In a statement to the Sahrawi News Agency (SPS) , the cyclists added that the journey also seeks to shed light on the last colony in Africa and expose the extent of human rights violations faced by the Sahrawi people at the hands of Moroccan occupation.
Swedish solidarity activists receive warm welcome in Wilaya of Boujdour
Wilaya of Boujdour, December 24, 2024 (SPS) - The people of the Wilaya of Boujdour has welcomed the Swedish solidarity activists Benjamin Ladraa and Sanna Ghotbi as part of their solidarity journey aimed at raising awareness about the Sahrawi cause.
The event was attended by the governor of the Wilaya , accompanied by the Council, as well as the member of the National Secretariat of the Polisario front , Minister of Youth and Sports, members of the Sahrawi National Council, and a delegation from Tindouf led by the Director of Youth and Sports.
Wilaya of Awsard hosts Sahrawi Social Solidarity Forum
Shaheed Al-Hafed, December 24, 2024 (SPS) - The Wilaya of Awsard is hosting the activities of the Sahrawi Social Solidarity Forum, with the participation of more than 200 participants, including local and international stakeholders, among them a youth delegation from Algeria.
The forum, which will last for two days, is scheduled to take place from December 27 to 28, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports through the Central Directorate of Youth.
Sahrawi Republic wins silver medal at African workers' games in Dakar
Dakar (Senegal), December 23, 2024 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Republic won the silver medal in the 10,000 meters on Sunday during the competitions of the African Workers' Games held in Dakar.
Sheikh Sidi Al Taleb secured second place in the race, marking the first medal for the Sahrawi Republic at the African Games, finishing behind Algerian Mehdi Thabet, who won the gold medal.
SPLA units target Moroccan occupation army base in Guelta sector
Bir Lahlu (Liberated Territories), December 22, 2024 (SPS) - A military statement issued by the Central Directorate of Political Commissariat of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) indicated that advanced detachments of SPLA carried out focused shelling targeting a base of the Royal Army in the Ashrak Taurtah area of the Guelta sector.
The attacks by the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army continue, causing heavy losses in lives and equipment among the ranks of the Moroccan occupation army.