Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago), July 14, 2026 (SPS) – The Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) to Latin America and the Caribbean, Mohamed Zrug, has concluded a working visit to Trinidad and Tobago, marked by an intensive programme of meetings with representatives of civil society, Pan-African and anti-colonial movements, political leaders, community organizations, and media outlets.
The visit aimed to strengthen relations with key actors in Trinidad and Tobago and to brief them on the latest developments concerning the question of Western Sahara, amid growing international interest in completing the decolonization process of Africa's last remaining colony.
During his stay, the Sahrawi diplomat delivered lectures, participated in panel discussions, and gave interviews to several national media outlets, addressing the political and humanitarian situation of the Sahrawi people, as well as the challenges facing the United Nations-led peace process.
The meetings also provided an opportunity for leading Pan-African and anti-colonial organizations in Trinidad and Tobago to reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Sahrawi people's inalienable right to self-determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and relevant international resolutions.
The visit assumed particular significance in light of Trinidad and Tobago's forthcoming term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, opening new opportunities to raise awareness of the Western Sahara issue within multilateral forums.
The Sahrawi ambassador also conveyed his concern over the situation of Sahrawi political prisoners held in Moroccan prisons, with particular emphasis on the case of activist and human rights defender Naâma Asfari, who remains on hunger strike and whose health condition continues to deteriorate alarmingly.
The visit concluded with a mutual commitment to further strengthen the bonds of solidarity and cooperation between the Sahrawi people and the democratic, Pan-African, and anti-colonial movements in Trinidad and Tobago.
