Women Discuss Natural Resource Exploitation at UNMS Congress
On April 21, 2026, in the Wilaya de Smara, a significant workshop took place as part of the Tenth Congress of the National Union of Sahrawi Women (UNMS). This event focused on the pressing issue of the natural resources of Western Sahara and the ongoing exploitation they face at the hands of Moroccan occupation authorities. The workshop brought together international delegations of women who engaged in a critical dialogue concerning the legal aspects surrounding these natural resources, emphasizing their protection along with the adverse effects of climate change.
Throughout the discussions, participants underscored the complicity of the European Union with Morocco in the plunder of Sahrawi natural resources. Most interventions centered on strategies to combat this exploitation, advocating for the denunciation of involved companies and the organization of campaigns aimed at resisting the Moroccan state's efforts to exploit the natural wealth of Western Sahara. This collective effort highlights a broader call for accountability and justice regarding the rights of the Sahrawi people.
Moreover, the discourse also brought to light the critical role of the United Nations in safeguarding the Sahrawi population from repressive practices implemented by the occupying authorities. There was a strong emphasis on the UN's responsibility to protect the natural resources of Western Sahara from indiscriminate looting, reinforcing the need for international solidarity and action in support of the Sahrawi cause.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
