AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSolidarity Travel & Community Links: Ivry-sur-Seine in France wrapped up its annual solidarity holiday for Sahrawi children, hosting families and sending the youngsters on to Le Havre for the rest of their summer stay, with municipal officials and Polisario representatives marking the handover. Film, Tourism & Western Sahara Politics: Calls for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are growing after reports that parts were filmed in occupied Dakhla, with Sahrawi groups saying the production risks normalising Morocco’s control and whitewashing the territory’s unresolved status—while Moroccan authorities tout the shoot as a tourism boost for Dakhla. Aviation Safety in the Region: A Laayoune–Casablanca flight reportedly faced a laser aimed at the cockpit during descent, prompting calls for an investigation and stronger monitoring. Surveillance & Travel Security: A major probe alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware, including targeting Spanish numbers linked to journalists and Sahrawi activists—raising fresh concerns for travellers and cross-border media work. Diplomacy & Mobility: Spain’s Pedro Sánchez visited Algeria amid energy talks, while visa lists and entry rules continue to shape travel planning across the region.
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