AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParliamentary Diplomacy: A Sahrawi parliamentary delegation is in Switzerland this week, starting in Locarno and moving to Bern to meet Swiss political figures, the Foreign Ministry, and development and humanitarian officials, aiming to strengthen parliamentary ties and spotlight the Sahrawi national cause and ongoing rights abuses in occupied territories. Human Rights & Media Access: At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, NOVACT and ACAPS renewed support for Sahrawi human rights defenders and warned that Morocco’s occupation depends on blocking international scrutiny; speakers also highlighted an “information blockade,” alleged drone strikes, and illegal land grabs tied to “green energy.” Rights Record: Researcher Hayat Said said the 2025 annual report documents nearly 170 violations, stressing the real toll is likely higher due to lack of independent monitoring and continued bans on observers. Community Life in Camps: In Algeria’s Tindouf region, a fish farming project in Esmara camp is supplying fresh tilapia to thousands of Sahrawi refugees, easing reliance on long trips for seafood. Travel Context: A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will be visible across parts of Europe and also in Morocco and Western Sahara for partial viewing, drawing eclipse-chasers to the region.
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