Protest in Barcelona Advocates for Sahrawi Freedom
On July 20, 2026, the Sahrawi community in Catalonia united in a powerful protest rally held in Barcelona, demanding that the international community honor the Sahrawi people's inherent right to freedom and independence. The demonstrators highlighted the urgent plight of Sahrawi civilian prisoner Naâma Asfari, whose life is in severe jeopardy due to a month-long hunger strike while imprisoned in Kenitra, Morocco. The rally served as a poignant reminder of the dire conditions faced by many Sahrawi prisoners, as demonstrators carried banners calling for the release of all those unjustly detained under harsh circumstances within Moroccan occupation prisons.
Calls for International Action and Solidarity
Among the voices of the rally was Mohamed Salem Laabeid, the Representative of the Polisario Front in Catalonia, who emphasized Spain's ongoing responsibility towards the Sahrawi people and their quest for self-determination. He reminded attendees that Spain, as the legal administering power of the territory, bears an enduring obligation to address the Sahrawi cause, which remains unresolved over time. The protest culminated in a solidarity statement directed towards Naâma Asfari and his fellow prisoners, urging the United Nations and various human rights organizations to intensify their efforts to pressure the Moroccan occupying authorities. The participants collectively urged for the immediate and unconditional release of all Sahrawi civilian prisoners, reaffirming their commitment to the fight for justice and human rights.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
