June 2019

British organisations launch campaign for release of Sahrawi political prisoners

London, June 30, 2019 (SPS) - Adala-UK and Western Sahara Action Forum (WSAF) have launched a campaign in the United Kingdom, through which they have sent a letter to Moroccan Ambassador in London urging him to call upon its country to stop human rights violations in Western Sahara and release all Sahrawi political prisoners.

President of Republic begins visit in Republic of Panama

Panama City (Panama) June 30, 2019 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Ghali, arrived Saturday in the capital of the Republic of Panama, Panama City, at an official invitation of the country's government to participate in the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Laurentino Cortizo.

Western Sahara conflict resolution, “key” solution to security in Maghreb and Sahel

Paris, June 29, 2019 (SPS) - The resolution of the Western Sahara conflict, enshrining the independence of its territory, is a “key” solution to security and stability in the Maghreb and Sahel regions, said speakers at a conference held at the French Assembly.

President of Republic congratulates President of Seychelles on Independence Day

Bir-Lehlu, June 29, 2019 (SPS) -  President of Republic, Secretary General of Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Ghali, has sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr. Danny Faure, on the 43rd anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Seychelles.                                                                

Conference in Geneva on Sahrawi people rights abuse

Geneva, June 27, 2019 (SPS)  - The UN Human Rights Council hosted Wednesday a conference on the Moroccan occupation attacks on the economic, social and cultural rights in Western Sahara and the negative role of some European countries, which hinders the settlement of the conflict, contribute directly to perpetuate the sufferings of the Sahrawi people.

Conference on Moroccan occupation Violations of economic, cultural and social rights of the Saharawi people at UN Human Rights Council

Geneva (Switzerland), 26 June 2019 (SPS) - The headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council hosted a conference on Western Sahara, organized by the Geneva Group in support of Western Sahara, under the theme: the Moroccan violations of economic, social and cultural rights in Western Sahara.

UK NGOs in solidarity with Saharawi cause organize a conference on HHRR situation IN OOTT of Western Sahara

London, June 26, 2019 (SPS) – The UK NGOs in solidarity with the Saharawi cause organized a conference on the situation of human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara, as well as a series of cultural activities, exhibitions, poetry, music, documentaries and debates.

Wali of Ausserd undertakes a working visit to French

Rize (France), 25 June 2019 (SPS) – the Wali (Govermor) of Ausserd , Mrs. Mariam Salec, has undertaken Tuesday a working visit to  the French town of Rize accompanied by  the Frente POLISARIO representative  in France, Mr. Abbi Bashraya .

UN efforts to end Western Sahara conflict face Moroccan occupation intransigence and its allies within the Security Council (Sahrawi diplomat)

France, June 25,  2019 (SPS) - The representative of the Frente POLISARIO in France, Mr.

Frente POLISARIO denounces expulsion of international observers by Moroccan authorities of occupation

New York, June 24, 2019 (SPS) - The Frente POLISARIO has expressed its strong condemnation of the expulsion carried out by the Moroccan authorities of occupation in Western Sahara against international observers who were planning to attend the trial of Sahrawi journalist Nazha El Khalidi, scheduled for today, in a letter addressed by Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations, Dr Sidi M.

Moroccan authorities deport Sahrawi political prisoner Ali-Salem Saadouni to Bouzkarn prison

 

Bouzkarn (Morocco), June 23, 2019 (SPS) - The Association for the Protection of Sahrawi Prisoners in Moroccan Jails has reported that the prison administration in the occupied city of El-Aaiun on June 20 deported Sahrawi political prisoner Ali Salem Boujmaa Saadouni to Bouzkarn prison in southern Morocco.

President of Republic on inspection visit to 4th military region

Amhareez (liberated territories), June 22, 2019 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, Commander-in-Chief of Armed forces, Mr. Brahim Ghali, on Friday arrived in the 4th military region in the liberated area of Amhareez, on his second station of his tour to the regions of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA).

Saudi Arabia donates 350 tonnes of dates to Sahrawi refugees

Algiers, June 22, 2019 (SPS) - During the Holy month of Ramadan, the World Food Prgramme (WFP) distributed 350 tonnes of dates offered by Saudi Arabia to Sahrawi refugees in Algeria, the WFP said in a communiqué published Friday.

“Sahrawi refugees received 2kg of dates for each during the holy month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia’s donation is worth US$725,000 and this contribution has been regular in the recent years,” said the communiqué.

Penal Court clarifies recent legal actions taken against some persons

Shaheed Al-Hafeed, June 21, 2019 (SPS) - The Penal Court on Thursday issued a statement with the aim of informing the national public opinion and clarifying the circumstances of the recent legal actions carried out against some persons.

Full text of the statement: 

“Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs

Penal Court

Office of the Public Prosecutor

The inauguration of a new headquarters of civil protection in Ausserd Camps

Ausserd, June 20, 2019 (SPS) - A new civil protection center in the state of Ausserd was inaugurated on Thursday, in the presence of the state governor, Mariam Salec Hammada, the head of the Saharwi Red Crescent , Buhbayni Yahya and the Director General of Civil Protection.

President, Brahim Gali arrives to 2rd military region

Tifariti (Liberated Territories of Sahrawi Republic), June 20, 2019 (SPS) - The President of the Republic, the Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Mr. Brahim Gali, arrived on Thursday in the second military region, as part of a working and inspection visit leading to the regions of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army .

Statement of the Frente POLISARIO on Western Sahara before the C-24 substantive session 17-06-19

Statement of the Frente POLISARIO on Western Sahara

Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar

Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations

C-24 Substantive Session

New York, 17 June 2019

Madame Chair,

Cuba: it is imperative the implementation of all UN resolutions and decisions on Western Sahara

New York (USA), June 18, 2019 (SPS) - The Republic of Cuba has insisted that the pertinent resolutions of the General Assembly and the UN Security Council on Western Sahara and the decolonization process be enforced unfinished.

Establishment of Japan’s association of support to Saharawi people

Tokyo (Japan), June 19, 2019 (SPS) - Tokyo hosted the establishment of the "Friends of Western Sahara in Japan" association to promote activities to raise awareness of the Sahrawi struggle for self-determination and independence.

Sahrawi people celebrate anniversary of historic Zemalah Uprising and National Day of Disappeared

Boujdour (Refugee Camps), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The wilaya of Boujdour hosted Monday the celebrations commemorating the 49th anniversary of the historic Zemala Uprising and the National Day of the Disappeared, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Frente POLISARIO, Mr. Brahim Ghali, Members of the National Secretariat of the Frente POLISARIO, the Government and many participants.

Santiago de Composte University hosts conference on Saharawi struggle women

Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The Afro-deputy, Suelma Beiruk, addressed the historical trajectory of Saharawi women and their role in the struggle for self-determination and independence of Western Sahara during q conference hosted by the University Santiago de Composte University

Santiago de Composte University hosts conference on Saharawi struggle women

Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), June 17, 2019 (SPS) - The Afro-deputy, Suelma Beiruk, addressed the historical trajectory of Saharawi women and their role in the struggle for self-determination and independence of Western Sahara during q conference hosted by the University Santiago de Composte University

Buhari Restates Nigeria’s Support For Sahrawi Republic

June 13, 2019 by Kazeem Tunde

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja restated Nigeria’s support for the people of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and their quest for self-determination and independence.

Rally in Paris to denounce human rights violations in Western Sahara

Paris, June 15, 2019 (SPS)- A rally was organized Thursday afternoon in Paris to denounce the violations of human rights in Western Sahara under the Moroccan occupation, claiming the release of Sahrawi political prisoners.

With the support of French deputy Jean Paul Lecoq, about fifty Sahrawi people gathered at Human Rights Square at some cables’ length away from the embassy of Morocco in France.

World Food Program approves 2019-2022 Strategic Plan for Sahrawi refugees

Rome (Italy) June 13, 2019 (SPS) - The Executive Board of the World Food Program, WFP, held on June 11, 2019 in Rome, has approved the Strategic Plan 2019-2022 to support the basket basic of the Sahrawi refugees.

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