In a powerful outcry, Sahrawi political prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group condemned the relentless repression by Moroccan authorities against human rights defenders and Sahrawi activists. In a statement released on Wednesday, they appealed to the global community to empower the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) with a mandate that includes human rights monitoring in the occupied areas.
The prisoners firmly stated, “We, the Sahrawi political prisoners of the Gdeim Izik group, condemn all forms of repression and intimidation imposed by the Moroccan occupier on our resilient people.” They highlighted the disturbing incidents of physical violence and the encirclement of homes belonging to Sahrawi activists. Such oppressive tactics serve a dual purpose: to silence dissent and to sustain the status quo, undermining the Sahrawi people’s innate rights to freedom and dignity.
Standing in solidarity with human rights defenders fighting for self-determination, the Gdeim Izik prisoners reiterated their urgent demand for international protection against the oppressive atmosphere surrounding the Sahrawi people. They called for MINURSO’s mandate expansion—a plea consistently overlooked by Moroccan authorities and their supporters.
In their impassioned statement, they also saluted fellow resistance fighters enduring severe restrictions and intimidation, yet remaining unwavering in their pursuit of liberation. “We salute this resilience and perseverance, from which we draw the strength to withstand the repressive policies inflicted upon us in Moroccan prisons,” they declared.
Finally, the prisoners urged the United Nations and the international community to pressure Morocco into halting its occupation of Western Sahara, adhering to international law, and affirming the Sahrawi people’s legitimate rights to freedom, independence, and self-determination. Their statement follows recent condemnations by the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, which denounced the ongoing harassment and surveillance imposed on Sahrawi activists.
Sahrawi political prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group have condemned Moroccan repression against human rights defenders and called for the expansion of MINURSO’s mandate to include human rights monitoring in occupied territories. They express solidarity with activists and stress the urgent need for international intervention to protect the Sahrawi people’s rights.
In conclusion, Sahrawi political prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group have united their voices against the Moroccan oppression affecting their community. Their clarion call emphasises the need for international support and an amplified MINURSO mandate for human rights monitoring. Despite facing immense hardship, their unwavering spirit of resistance continues to inspire both hope and solidarity within the Sahrawi struggle for freedom and dignity.
Original Source: al24news.com
