AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHuman Rights Pressure: Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari’s health is now “critical,” with reports of major weight loss and tighter restrictions on family contact as hunger strike concerns intensify, prompting urgent calls from Polisario-linked bodies and international figures for independent medical access and action by Morocco. Solidarity on the Ground: A Tenerife march backed the Sahrawi struggle and demanded respect for human rights and a UN-backed self-determination referendum, while a Managua trade union forum also adopted recommendations supporting Sahrawi independence and highlighted Asfari’s case. Diplomacy & International Visibility: The Sahrawi Republic took part in an Ankara conference on preventing a third world war, using the platform to denounce Morocco’s decades-long occupation and resource plundering. Aviation Safety in Laayoune: A laser beam reportedly aimed at the cockpit during a Laayoune–Casablanca flight has raised safety concerns and calls for an investigation. Western Sahara in the Spotlight via Film: Sahrawi groups condemned filming of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in occupied Dakhla as whitewashing, while the broader controversy around the movie continues to fuel boycott calls. Surveillance Allegations: New reporting renews claims about Morocco’s use of Pegasus spyware, including alleged targeting of journalists and Sahrawi activists.
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