Montevideo, April 14, 2015 (SPS) - Uruguayan writer, Eduardo Galeano, member of the Uruguayan friendship association with the Saharawi people, died on Monday after suffering with illness.
Galeano is one of the most prominent defenders of freedom in the world and a staunch supporter to the rights of oppressed peoples, including of which the Saharawi people.
He published many writings, much of which chronicles the struggle of the Saharawi people and their right to self-determination and independence.
He was received by the President of the Republic and Secretary General of the Polisario Front Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz during his visit to Uruguay in March 2010.
He also took part at the 3rd edition of the International Film Festival in Western Sahara, known as FiSahara, and has contributed to the national and international campaign against Moroccan wall of shame.
Galeano wrote several novels, including of which “Football in Sun and Shadow” and “Open Veins of Latin America”, among others. (SPS)
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