Debate Divides UN Decolonization Committee: Some Back Morocco’s Western Sahara Claim, Others Support Sahrawi Self-Determination

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 [...]

NUSW Secretary-General Participates in African Women’s Status Conference

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: UK Support for Moroccan Sovereignty Is a Matter of Time

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 [...]

Venezuela Donates Educational Supplies to Support Sahrawi Children

Western Sahara: The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, through its Ministry of Education, made a symbolic donation to Sahrawi children, which included sports equipment, school supplies, and other educational materials. The handover ceremony was held at the Sahrawi Republic Embassy in Caracas, where Mr. Michael González, the Director of International Affairs at the [...]

UN Unveils 2024–2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Sahrawi Refugees in Algiers

United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian actors presented, in Algiers, the first annual report of the Sahrawi Refugee Response Plan (SRRP) for 2024-2025, urging greater international backing to maintain and ramp up efforts. They emphasized that significant progress has been made in various sectors of the Sahrawi Refugee Response Plan (SRRP) to tackle the urgent [...]

Brazilian Cement Giant Votorantim Accused of Sand Exploitation

On March 19, 2025, Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) monitored a sand shipment arriving at the island of Tenerife. This shipment made its way from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Votorantim’s facilities in the industrial area of Cueva Bermeja. The cargo trucks then covered a distance of 2.5 kilometers to reach Prebetong [...]

Germany Reaffirms Support for UN Resolutions on Western Sahara

Germany has confirmed its support for United Nations resolutions regarding Western Sahara. In response to a letter from the Western Sahara Association, the German foreign ministry emphasized its commitment to international legitimacy and cooperation with the UN for a fair and lasting solution. Germany also supported Staffan de Mistura, the UN secretary general envoy to [...]

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