WESTERN SAHARA: The program gives Sahrawi kids the chance to spend their summer in Asturias with local families. This offers them a break from the tough conditions they face in the Sahrawi refugee camps. They get to enjoy a milder climate than what they experience in the camps, where temperatures can get very hot. Living [...]

Western Sahara: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, stated that the Sahrawi side is positively engaged with the United Nations' efforts and any sincere initiatives that honor the legal aspects of the conflict. The Sahrawi Republic will continue to work constructively with the United Nations and any other genuine [...]

Western Sahara: Raúl Conde, a member of the NGO Cantabria for Western Sahara, remarked that Morocco's refusal to allow foreign journalists and human rights observers into the occupied portion of Western Sahara clearly demonstrates its indifference to human rights in the area. Moroccan authorities prevented Conde and two journalists from accessing the occupied city of [...]

Western Sahara: The media group "Equipe Media" has condemned the ongoing detention of Sahrawi journalist Bashir Khadda by Moroccan authorities, describing the conditions as "degrading and inhumane." They are urging immediate action to address the violations faced by Sahrawi journalists in Moroccan prisons. The team highlighted that at least six other Sahrawi journalists are also [...]

Western Sahara: According to a recent UN investigation, catastrophic malnutrition rates are currently affecting the Tindouf camps, which are controlled by the Polisario and located in Algeria. The findings highlight the harsh conditions endured by thousands of Sahrawis who are trapped in these remote camps. The malnutrition rate stands at 13.6%, the highest since 2010, [...]

Western Sahara: An open letter was issued by 358 organizations and 378 prominent individuals, directed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging immediate action regarding Saharawi political prisoners held by the Kingdom of Morocco in blatant violation of international human rights laws. The signatories caution that Morocco's ongoing disregard for these laws erodes the credibility of [...]

Western Sahara: Panama has reaffirmed its backing for Morocco's Autonomy Plan, viewing it as a serious, credible, and realistic approach to resolving the Western Sahara dispute. The Panamanian minister emphasized that Morocco's 2007 Autonomy Plan "should be the sole solution moving forward," highlighting his clear and steadfast support for the Moroccan initiative as a means [...]

Western Sahara: The long-standing issue of decolonizing Western Sahara took the spotlight as the Special Committee on Decolonization listened to passionate statements from both petitioners and delegates, showcasing differing perspectives. While some emphasized the United Nations' role in addressing this matter and expressed support for Morocco's claim to sovereignty over Western Sahara, praising its development [...]

Western Sahara: Ms. Shaba Seini, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Sahrawi Women (NUSW), took part in a conference focused on the status of women in Africa. During her speech at the virtual event, she highlighted the circumstances faced by Sahrawi women, both in the Sahrawi refugee camps and in the occupied regions of [...]

Western Sahara: As support for Morocco's stance on Western Sahara continues to grow, UK politicians have made strong appeals for their government to align with major powers like the US and France by recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces or at least endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the most viable and credible solution [...]