In a striking declaration, Mr. Abdullah Al-Arabi, the Polisario Front representative in Spain, denounced the Moroccan authorities for barring an international human rights delegation from entering El Aaiún. He asserted that this act blatantly violates international laws, amplifying the plight of the Sahrawi people under occupation. Al-Arabi stressed that such actions not only infringe upon human rights but also reveal the severity of crimes committed against both locals and foreign observers alike.
The statement, released from the Polisario Front’s representation in Spain, condemned the obstruction faced by the International Association of Lawyers for Western Sahara. This delegation aimed to evaluate the pressing human rights situation within occupied Western Sahara, highlighting the systemic barriers imposed by Morocco on human rights defenders, journalists, activists, and political figures.
Such continual blockades are perceived as a deliberate attempt by Morocco to shield the grim realities that Sahrawi civilians endure daily. The expulsion of the delegation exemplifies Morocco’s prevailing sense of impunity in suppressing external scrutiny. Al-Arabi has urged Spanish institutions and the European Union to formally protest such conduct by Morocco, recognising it as an affront to justice and human rights.
The Polisario Front’s representative, Mr. Abdullah Al-Arabi, condemned Morocco for preventing an international human rights delegation from entering El Aaiún. He described this as a significant violation of human rights and international law. The delegation’s aim was to assess the situation in Western Sahara, though Morocco consistently obstructs such efforts to conceal violations. Al-Arabi calls for formal complaints from Spain and the EU against these actions.
The blockade of human rights delegations by Moroccan authorities illustrates their disregard for international law and human rights. The words of Mr. Al-Arabi serve as both a call to action and a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the Sahrawi people. He urges European institutions to respond firmly, ensuring that the plight of those in Western Sahara is not overlooked.
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