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October 2022

Zimbabwe calls on the implementation of the OAU-UN settlement Plan to resolve the conflict in Western Sahara

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New York (United Nations) 14 October 2022 (SPS)- Zimbabwe’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador A.R. Chimbindi,  called on the two parties to the conflict, Morocco and Polisario Front, to implement the OAU-UN Settlement Plan of 1991, in his statement before the UN 4th Committee on Decolonisation on Thursday.
“In the case of Western Sahara, my delegation urges both parties, Morocco and the Frente POLISARIO, to implement the commitments made under the 1988 UN-OAU Settlement Plan that was approved by the UN Security Council.” He said.

Namibia calls on the 4th Committee to send a visiting mission to Western Sahara to report on the situation on the ground

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New York (United Nations) 14 October 2022 (SPS)- Namibia Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ms. Helena Ndapewa Kusee, reiterated Namibia’s call to the UN General Assembly’s 4th Committee to send a visiting mission to the occupied territories of Western Sahara to report about the situation, in her country’s statement before the Committee on Thursday.
“We reiterate our long standing call for a visiting mission to Western Sahara to provide more accurate accounts of the situation on the ground,” she said.

The 17th edition of "Fi Sahara" opens in the Wilaya of Auserd

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Ausard (Sahrawi Refugee Camps), October 14, 2022 (SPS) - The 17th edition of the International Film Festival in Western Sahara "Fi Sahara" has opened on Wednesday evening, with the participation of more than 200 participants from about 20 countries.
The opening ceremony was marked by the presence of the Minister of Culture, Al-Ghouth Mamouni, and members of the National Secretariat, the Government and the National Council, in addition to a large number of Sahrawi and foreign artists, politicians and human rights activists.

Polisario Front representative to the UN presents a lecture on Western Sahara issue at Adelphi University in New York

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New York, October 14, 2022 (SPS) –The member of the National Secretariat, representative of the Polisario Front to the United Nations and Coordinator with MINURSO, Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar, presented a lecture at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, on Thursday, in which he addressed the topic “The Question of Western Sahara and Global Politics: Self-determination versus Realpolitik”.

President Brahim Ghali starts official visit to South Africa

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Shahid Al Hafed,13 October 2022 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, will start Tuesday an official visit to the Republic of South Africa, at the invitation of his South African counterpart, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa.
"The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between the two brotherly peoples, which date back to long years of struggle against colonialism and apartheid," indicated a statement of the Presidency of the Republic.

Prime Minister commends Ireland's support for Sahrawi people right to self-determination

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Dublin (Ireland) - In a speech during a debate in the Irish Parliament, Prime Minister, Bushraya Hamoudi Bayoun, praised Ireland's firm position in support of the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination.
A Saharawi delegation headed by the Prime Minister is on a working visit to Ireland for several days within the framework of raising awareness of the developments of the Saharawi issue in the continent.

Kenyan president reaffirms support for just Sahrawi cause

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Nairobi (Kenya), 13 October 2022 (SPS) - Kenyan President, Mr. William Samuel Ruto, reiterated his country's support for the just Sahrawi cause and its continued efforts to support the just struggle of the Sahrawi people for freedom and self-determination.
During a reception for the Sahrawi Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Abah Al-Mud Abdullah, who paid him a farewell visit on the occasion of the end of his duties as ambassador to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya's support for the just Sahrawi cause.

Venezuelan President: Imminent victory for Sahrawi cause

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Caracas, 13 October 2022 (SPS) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated, in a tweet on the occasion of the Declaration of National Unity on Western Sahara whose anniversary is celebrated on October 12 of each year, his support for the struggle of the Sahrawi people, affirming that the victory of his cause was imminent.

Cuba reaffirms constant solidarity with the Saharawi people in their struggle for freedom

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New York (United Nations) 12 October 2022 (SPS)- the Representative of Cuba to the UN stated in his country’s statement before the UN 4th Committee last October 10 that the people of Western Sahara can count on Cuba’s constant support to gain freedom.
“Cuba defends the right of the people of Western Sahara to self-determination based on the respect of the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, International Law and the relevant UN resolutions,” he said.

The Arab Coordination for Solidarity with the Sahrawi People discusses many issues during its 1st meeting after establishment

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Shahid Al-Hafed, October 12, 2022 (SPS) - The Arab Coordination for Solidarity with the Sahrawi people held on Tuesday, its first meeting since its establishment last February.
The coordination reviewed a number of issues, including the participation of the member of the coordination and the head of the USA branch Ms. Diba Saeed, in the sessions of the Fourth Committee of the United Nations, where she submitted an intervention on the situation of the struggle of the Sahrawi people for freedom and independence.