Thousands of Sahrawis gathered in the "El Aaiun" refugee camp, carrying the national flag and banners with slogans such as "No to autonomy," "Independence, independence," and "The solution is in the Sahrawis' decision." The protesters, including women, children, and elderly, expressed their determination to achieve independence and reject any solution that does not meet their demands. The protest was a clear response to the United States and its ally, Israel, which are trying to push a resolution in the UN Security Council.
The protesters emphasized that sovereignty is a right that cannot be taken away, and that any people cannot be free unless they can determine their own destiny. They also stressed that they will not give up an inch of their land and consider anyone who tries to undermine the sacrifices of their martyrs and prisoners as mistaken. The protesters chanted slogans in various languages, rejecting any formula or solution that does not include full independence and withdrawal from Sahrawi lands.
One of the participants in the march told El Khabar that the sacrifices of the Sahrawi people over the past 50 years will not be in vain. She emphasized that the protesters are determined to achieve their goal of independence and will not back down. An elderly woman, in her late 80s, also expressed her rejection of the US decision, stressing that the Sahrawi people have the right to self-determination and that the Frente Popular para la Liberación de Saguía el Hamra y Río de Oro is the only legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people.
Children participating in the protest, wearing school uniforms and carrying the national flag, expressed their dream of independence and their happiness on this day. They stressed that they do not know any other homeland but Western Sahara and are looking forward to the day they can return to their country and live in peace. The protesters also included representatives of civil society and the Sahrawi ambassador to South Africa.
Hamdi Salek, political advisor to the President of the Sahrawi Republic, told El Khabar that the Sahrawi people have risen up to express their rejection of any solution that does not match their right to self-determination and independence. He emphasized that the Sahrawi people are prepared to make sacrifices for their country and that they will not back down from their demands.
The protest was a clear demonstration of the Sahrawi people's determination to achieve their goal of independence. The participants emphasized that they will not accept any compromise or concession that does not include full independence and sovereignty over their land. The Sahrawi people have been fighting for their independence for over 50 years, and their determination remains unwavering.
The protest ended with a strong message from the Sahrawi people, emphasizing their right to self-determination and independence. The participants stressed that they will continue to fight for their freedom and that their struggle will not be in vain. The international community is watching closely, and the Sahrawi people hope that their voices will be heard and their demands will be met.
Key points
- The Sahrawi people are determined to achieve independence and reject any solution that does not meet their demands.
- The protest was a clear response to the United States and its ally, Israel, which are trying to push a resolution in the UN Security Council.
- The Sahrawi people have been fighting for their independence for over 50 years, and their determination remains unwavering.
