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May 2018

Sahrawi liberated territories, camps are open, transparent regions

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Algiers, May 17, 2018 (SPS)- The ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) to Algiers Abdelkader Taleb Omar said Wednesday that the refugee camps and the Sahrawi liberated territories are open and transparent regions unlike the situation in Sahrawi territories occupied and besieged by Morocco.

Frente POLISARIO condemns Moroccan false, shameless allegations

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Chahid El Hafed (Sahrawi Refugee Camps)- May 16, 2018 (SPS) -  The Frente POLISARIO strongly condemned Monday the Moroccan irresponsible, shameless and false allegations which show “Morocco’s attempts to shirk the implementation of the decision of the Security Council 2414 to continue direct negotiations between the two sides (Frente POLISARIO and Morocco).

University Students Federation of Uruguay praises Saharawi people struggle to their self-determination

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Montevideo, May 16, 2018 (SPS) - The Federation of University Students of Uruguay (ASCEEP-FEUU), has expressed its solidarity with the just cause of the Saharawi people in a communiqué of the Federal Council of the Uruguayan student organization.
The Uruguayan student organization praised the enormous will of the Saharawi people to achieve "the objective of their self-determination and to end the criminal actions of the Kingdom of Morocco".

Saharawi ambassador in Algeria is received by the General Director of the Algerian Press Agency (APS)

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Algiers, May 15,  2018 (SPS) - The General Director of Algerian Press Agency (APS), Mr. Abdelhamid Kacha, received on Monday the Saharawi Ambassador in Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, accompanied by the Director of the Saharawi News Agency (SPS), Mr. Saleh Nafee.
The meeting discussed various aspects of cooperation in various fields, such as training, exchange of experiences and means of coordination between the two news agencies.

The Saharawi Minister of Foreign Affairs is received by the President of Namibia

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Windhoek (NAMIBIA), May 15, 2018 (SPS) -the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Salem Ould Salek, was received Monday by the President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, to whom he delivered a message from his brother, President Brahim Gali.
The meeting, which was held at the Presidential Palace and in the presence of senior officials from Namibia, addressed the bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the process of decolonization of Western Sahara.

Algeria firmly condemns, totally rejects Moroccan FM’s irresponsible statements

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Algiers, May 13, 2018 (SPS)-Algeria on Sunday expressed its “firm condemnation” and “total rejection” of Moroccan Foreign Minister’s irresponsible statements against it, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Abdelaziz Benali Cherif said in a statement.
“Algeria expresses its firm condemnation and total rejection of Moroccan Foreign Minister’s irresponsible statements against it and cooperation, in an interview with a Parisian weekly,” stressed Benali Cherif.

Rabat seeks to damage Sahrawis’ image in the eyes of Washington

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Algiers, May 13, 2018 (SPS) – Journalist and opponent of Morocco's monarchy Ali Lmrabet said Sunday that Morocco, through its decision to severe the diplomatic relations with Iran following the alleged support of Teheran to the Polisario Front seeks to damage the image of the Sahrawi activists in the eyes of Washington and attracting the wrath of the US Administration, under President Donald Trump.

Cuba reiterates support for right of Saharawi people to self-determination

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Havana, May 12, 2018 (SPS) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Marcelino Medina, has reiterated Cuba’s support for the right of the Saharawi people  to self-determination, during a meeting with the President of the National Council, Khatri Addouh.
According to a statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, the parties reiterated the good relations and exchanged views on issues of bilateral interest, in particular, issues related to cooperation in the fields of health and education.

Cuban Vice-President receives President of National Council

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Havana, May 12, 2018 (SPS) - Cuba Vice-President, Salvador Valdés, has received the President of the National Council, Jatri Adduh, who concludes Saturday an official visit to the Caribbean island.
During the meeting, they highlighted the bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation that unite Cuba and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Mr. Valdés reiterated Cuba's support for the struggle of the Saharawi people for self-determination and independence.

Sahrawi President Ghali: "We will win. It's a matter of time"

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Awserd (refugee camps), May 12, 2018 (SPS) – The Sahrawi President, Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, said Thursday that the Sahrawis who resist and remain committed to their right to independence and freedom, will "win" because it is "a matter of time, even though the situation would require more sacrifices."

Algerian MPs underline need to hold self-determination referendum

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Shaheed El Hafedh, May 11, 2018 (SPS) -Algerian MPs and politicians on Wednesday affirmed that their support to the Sahrawi cause and people stemmed from the principles adopted by Algeria in terms of support to all just causes, stressing the need to step up the organization of a self-determination leading to freedom and independence. 

Nothing could prevent Sahrawi people from achieving their just, legitimate objectives

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Awserd (refugee camps), May 11, 2018 (SPS) - Sahrawi people are sending, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Polisario Front creation, "a strong message" to the world that "nothing could prevent them from achieving their just and legitimate objectives," said Thursday in Awserd, the head of the Political Secretariat of Polisario Front Hamma Salama.

President of Republic sends reply letter to his Tanzanian counterpart

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Bir Lehlou (liberated territories) , May 10,2018 (SPS)- President of the republic, Secretary General of the POLISARIO Front, Brahim Ghali, has sent a reply letter to the president of the United Republic of Tanzania Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, as a response to the letter he received from his Tanzanian counterpart following the tragic death of 30 Saharawi citizens in the Algerian plane crash on the 11th of April 2018.
This is the full text of the letter: 
“H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli

Frente POLISARIO 45th founding Anniversary festivities kicks off in Auserd

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Auserd (Saharawi refugee camps), May 10, 2018 (SPS) – The Saharawi people celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the creation of the Frente POLISARIO through organizing festivities and events in the Wilaya of Auserd with the presence of the President of the Republic , Secretary General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Gali, along with members of the National Secretariat

AFAPREDESA expresses its support to French activist Claude Magin

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Chahid El-Hafed (Saharawi Refugee Camps), May 10, 2018 (SPS) - The president of the Association of Families of Prisoners and Disappeared Saharawi (AFAPREDESA), Abadeslam Omar Lahsen, has Wednesday expressed the support of his organization to the French activist Claude Mangin, who started a hunger strike since April 18 to protest against the impediment of the Moroccan authorities to visit her husband, Naama Asfari, detained in Morocco.

Decrease in humanitarian aid: Sahrawi Red Crescent urgently calls to support refugees

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Chahid Al Hafed (Sahrawi refugee camps),  May 10, 2018 (SPS) -  The Sahrawi Red Crescent made Wednesday an “urgent” appeal to humanitarian organizations and donor countries to meet the needs of the Sahrawi refugees faced these months to a substantial decrease in the order of 40% of the necessary aid.

China donates DZD10 million for Sahrawi refugees

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Algiers, May 10, 2018 (SPS) - China on Wednesday has donated DZD10 million to the Sahrawi Red Crescent to provide the necessary food aid for Sahrawi refugees in the camps of Tindouf (around 2000-km southwest of Algiers).

Saharawi people prepare to commemorate 45th anniversary of Frente POLISARIO

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Chahid Al Hafed (refugee camps);  May 09, 2018 (SPS) - The Saharawi people is preparing to celebrate Thursday the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Frente POLISARIO (Frente Popular de Liberación de Saguia el Hamra y Río de Oro)  on May 10, 1973 in the Wilaya of Auserd with the participation of Foreign delegation.