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September 2018

Issue of Western Sahara decolonization is “primary responsibility of UN”

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New York, September 30, 2018 (SPS) – Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelkader Messahel affirmed Saturday in New York that the issue of the decolonization of Western Sahara is “the primary responsibility of the United Nations,” reiterating Algeria’s position in favor of the exercise by the Sahrawi people of their “inalienable” right to self-determination.

First Polisario Front -Morocco talks in December

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New York (United Nations), September 29, 2018 (SPS) - Envoy Host Kohler on Friday invited the Polisario Front to the first talks with Morocco in December in Geneva, which aim to revive the peace process in Western Sahara stalled since 2012, a close source told APS on Friday.
The Polisario Front on Friday received an invitation from the former German president to attend the first direct negotiations scheduled for 4-5 December in Switzerland, said the source. 

Tanzania reiterates its support for Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence

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New York (United Nations), September 29, 2018 (SPS) - Tanzania has reiterated its strong support for the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and independence, said its Foreign Minister, Augustine Mahiga, during his address before the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Mr. Mahiga renewed his country's strong support for the Saharawi people's right to self-determination and independence, pointing out that Morocco's accession to the African Union is a new turning point and a chance to find a final solution to the Sahrawi issue.

Saharawi Foreign Minister holds meetings with numerous delegations at UNGA 73rd session

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 New York, Sept 28, 2018 (SPS) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs , Mohamed Salem Ould Salek has met with numerous heads of foreign delegations participating at the 73rd ordinary session of the General Assembly of the United Nations taken part in New York
The Saharawi Minister explained to his interlocutors the moment in which the national question is going through, focusing on the efforts of the AU and the UN to complete the process of decolonization of Western Sahara.

Brahim Gali chairs SPLA Staff meeting in Tifariti

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Tifarit (Liberated Territories), Sept 28, 2018 (SPS) - The President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Brahim Gali, arrived yesterday at the headquarters of the Second Military Region to preside a meeting of the Army Staff of Saharwi People Liberation Army (SPLA).
Upon his arrival, President Brahim ,  in the second military region, he  was received by the commander of this region, Sidi Ukkal, accompanied by the military officers of the region .

Nelson Mandela's centenary will be commemorated coincidence with National Unity 43rd anniversary (Hamma Salama)

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Chahid El hafed, Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - The head of the Secretariat of the Political Organization, of Frente POLISARIO Mr. Hama Salama, revealed that the National Committee for the Commemoration of National Aniversaries will organize a conference to commemorate the centenary of the great leader Nelson Mandela on the sidelines of the 43rd anniversary of the Declaration of National Unity.

Wali comrades group Sahrawi political prisoners continue their hunger strike

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Bouizakarne Prison (Morocco), Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - Sahrawi political prisoners, members of the group of El Uali comrades jailed in Bouizakarne  Bouzkarn prison went on their battle of the empty intestine where Naser Amancur has reached his 13th day of hunger strike, El Kantaui El bar his 10th day and Aziz Al-Wahidi in his 3th day.

Algeria reiterates its position towards the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination

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Algeria, Sept 27, 2018 (SPS) – the Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel has affirmed that Algeria is committed to a political, just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the parties to the conflict which allows the Saharawi people to exercise its right of self-determination,
The head of the Algerian diplomacy has also stressing that this solution can only be the result of direct negotiations without conditions and in a good faith between the parties to the conflict Frente POLISARIO and the Kingdom of Morocco.

Sahrawi Republic strongly slams Moroccan intransigence to hinder UN peace efforts in Western Sahara

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Chahid El Hafed,  Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - The Sahrawi Republic  has Wednesday slammed the Moroccan intransigence policy to hinder on the international peace efforts in Western Sahara, calling on the UN Security Council to shoulder its full responsibility in responding to this situation and its dangerous  consequences that would entail  the international peace process and regional peace and security.

Claude Mangin begins a visit to Germany on the human rights situation in Western Sahara

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Berlin (Germany), 26 SEP 2018 (SPS) - Human rights activist Claude Mangin Asfari has begun a awarenee visit to Germany on the human rights situation in the Occupied Territories of Western Sahara
The activist of the Saharawi cause participated in the 16th edition of the African Film Festival in Cologne. She was one of the guests of honor where the film Dis-Leur I Exist and 4 short films Three Stolen Cameras, Cast in Sand, Barber Shop Skeikima and elsewhere were screened.

Namibia calls for positive, peaceful and permanent solution for the question of the Sahrawi people

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New York, Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) – the president of the the Republic of Namibia, Mr. Hage g. Geingob has called for the implementation of the UN resolutions and decisions, which will lead to a positive, peaceful and permanent solution that meets the aspirations and will of the people of Western Sahara in his speech at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York 

Political Organization Secretariat head highlights the latest’s preparations for the upcoming 43rd anniversary of national unity

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Chahid El hafed,  Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - The head of the Secretariat of the Political Organization, of Frente POLISARIO Mr. Hama Salama, highlighted on Tuesday the most important preparations being made by the National Committee in preparation for the 43rd anniversary of the national unity during a press conference  held in National Media Archive headquarter

Sahrawi Ambassador, Abdelkader Taleb Omar, meets South Africa Human Rights Organization for Development Chairperson

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Algiers, Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - The Ambassador of the Saharawi Republic in Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar has reviewed with Ms. Asha Ramgubin, human rights activist and head of the Human Rights Organization for Development in South Africa, the human rights situation in the occupied areas of Western Sahara
Sahrawi Diplomat revealed to his interlocutor on the violations of human rights and repressive policies against Sahrawi citizens by the Moroccan occupation authorities.

Western Sahara decolonization tops United Nations agenda Peace Summit "Nelson Mandela".

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New York, Sept 26, 2018 (SPS) - The decolonization issue in Western Sahara drew a lot of attention from the participants in the United Nations "Peace Summit" honoring the late African leader Nelson Mandela in his centenary, as an inspiring global symbol in his struggle against injustice and racism, on the sidelines of high-level meetings of the 73rd annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The training cadres is necessity to face Moroccan occupation policies (POLISARIO SG)

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Chahid Tamek Complex (Chahid El Hafed), Sept 25, 2018 (SPS) -. The President of the Republic, Secretary General of Frente POLISARIO Mr. Brahim Gali, stressed on Monday the need for the training of the Saharawi cadres to face the policies of the Moroccan Occupation State that tries by all means to discredit our just cause.

President of Republic reminds United Nations of full responsibility for Western Sahara

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Bir-Lehlou , September 23, 2018 (SPS) -  President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the POLISARIO Front, Brahim Ghali, has recalled full responsibility of the United Nations for Western Sahara as the last decolonization issue in Africa, in a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
In this regard, the President of the Republic demanded urgent intervention of the United Nations to put an end to the dangerous Moroccan practices and to guarantee the security, safety and rights of Sahrawi citizens in the occupied Sahrawi territories. 

Morocco “plays Iran card” to get US support on Western Sahara, says al-Monitor

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Washington, September 22, 2018 (SPS) -  Morocco "plays the card of Iran" to obtain the support of the United States on Western Sahara question, said the American site al-Monitor, highlighting the political opportunism of Rabat which tries to weaken the position of the United States on this issue via its Israeli lobby in Washington.

Western Sahara cause highlighted in Cologne,Germany

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Cologne (Germany),September 22, 2018 (SPS) - Western Sahara issue has been in the spotlight at the 16th African Film Festival held in Cologne, Germany, with the participation of four Saharawi movies and the attendance of French activist Claude Mangin Asfari and representatives of Freiheit für Westsahara, an association for solidarity with Western Sahara people.
It is the first time since its creation, the African Film Festival highlights the struggle of Western Sahara people.