The Sahrawi community in France has recently intensified its solidarity initiatives with nine Sahrawi political prisoners from the "Akhdim Izik" group, who have been on an open-ended hunger strike in Moroccan prisons since last Wednesday. Several Sahrawi associations participated in a gathering organized in Paris's Republic Square on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, which focused on climate, peace, and solidarity.
During the gathering, Sahrawi associations distributed a leaflet to raise awareness about the situation of the nine Sahrawi political prisoners, who have been detained for over 15 years. The prisoners are demanding respect for their rights and the implementation of decisions and recommendations from relevant UN mechanisms. They also request to be transferred to prisons near their families in Western Sahara.
The Sahrawi associations called on French citizens, associations, unions, and human rights organizations to express their solidarity with the "Akhdim Izik" prisoners and demand that their demands be met. The associations emphasized that peace is also linked to respecting human rights, renewing their solidarity with the Sahrawi political prisoners and calling for upholding justice, dignity, and human rights in Western Sahara.
The Association of Sahrawi Youth and Students in France recently organized a communication meeting to present and discuss the outcomes of the last congress of the Sahrawi Students' Union. The meeting provided an opportunity to address several developments related to the Sahrawi national issue, particularly the situation of the "Akhdim Izik" prisoners and their open-ended hunger strike.
Participants at the meeting expressed their solidarity with the prisoners, stressing the importance of the role of youth in the public space and civil society, and contributing to raising awareness about national issues and defending the rights of the Sahrawi people. The Association of Sahrawi Youth and Students in France reiterated its commitment to continuing its fieldwork and participating in various initiatives aimed at defending the rights of the Sahrawi people.
The intensification of solidarity initiatives by the Sahrawi community in France comes as the nine political prisoners continue their hunger strike in Moroccan prisons. The prisoners' demands focus on respect for their rights and improving their detention conditions. The Sahrawi community's efforts aim to draw attention to the situation of the prisoners and push for a resolution to their demands.
The situation of the Sahrawi political prisoners has sparked concern among human rights organizations and communities in France. The prisoners' hunger strike highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Sahrawis in Morocco and the need for the international community to address their concerns. The Sahrawi community in France will likely continue to mobilize in support of the prisoners and raise awareness about their situation.
Key points
- Sahrawi community in France intensifies solidarity initiatives with nine political prisoners from "Akhdim Izik" group on hunger strike
- Prisoners demand respect for their rights, implementation of UN decisions, and transfer to prisons near their families in Western Sahara
- Initiatives aim to draw attention to prisoners' situation, push for resolution to demands, and promote human rights in Western Sahara
