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Saharawi activist Mohamed Dadech arrested by Moroccan police

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Tánger (Morocco), June 21, 2014 (SPS) - The Saharawi activist of human rights, Mohamed Dadech, was arrested Thursday by the Moroccan occupation police at Tánger port, in his way to Spain.


It was until evening that the Moroccan police freed Mohamed Dadech, after being investigated and having his passport confiscated.


Dadech is the oldest Saharawi political prisoner, where he spent 23 years behind bars.


He was honoured with Rafto Award, granted by Rafto Swedish Foundation for the defense of human rights. (SPS)


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