2009: Year achievements and challenges Shahid Elhafed (Saharawi refugee camps), 01/01/2010 (SPS) The year 2009 was marked by important events for the decolonization of Western Sahara and the institutional consolidation of the Saharawi state, according to many observers.
In addition to the Saharawi presence on the international scene, this year saw the implementation of stable programs, policy development and repopulation of the liberated territories, and the easing of pressures on refugees on the humanitarian assistance, through an increase considérablede this assistance over the previous year.
Saharawi National Council (Parliament), in an assessment at its meeting held last December, showed progress, in particular the intensification of the peaceful intifada for independence waged by the Saharawi population in the occupied territories of Western Sahara, southern Morocco and in Moroccan universities, according to a balance sheet submitted by the Ministry of Occupied Territories in Parliament during its winter session.
regard to human rights session, stressed that the Saharawi human rights activists have exposed democracy and human rights which Morocco said "country of democracy and freedom" by "fail plans colonial regime Morocco, "the source said.
For her by the Prime Minister, Abdelkader Taleb Oumar presented the results of his government in 2009, stating that its program has focused on the activities of Saharawi communities abroad and unanimously Sahrawis around national goals of freedom and independence and their commitment to the sole legitimate representative of the Saharawi people, the Frente Polisario.
On the repopulation of the liberated territories, Parliament drew the attention of its members on the readiness of the Army of liberation of the Saharawi people and efforts in rebuilding and strengthening of critical facilities (administration, health and schools) in the liberated territories of SADR.
The year 2009 also saw the restoration of relations with donor countries (the United States, ECHO, Italy, Spain) and strengthening links with many international organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Food Programme (WFP) ... and the increase in food, according to reports by international agencies to support the Saharawi people, in light of the prospects Multiple promising aid, especially in the areas of food, health, education and transportation, according to officials of the projects underway.
The visit of UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres last September in the region has for its part, had a positive impact on humanitarian aid or the unmasking of the theses of Rabat and allies that "the Saharawi living in refugee camps are kidnapped," said President of the Saharawi Red Crescent, Mr. Yahya Bouhoubeini.
The Sahrawi refugee camps and liberated territories the SADR has been a destination for many visitors (ten thousand) including politicians, diplomats and development workers, according to estimates by the Protocol Department.
The year 2009 saw several presidential visits to many countries and organizations (English provinces, the Euccoco Conference in Barcelona, Latin American countries, the Congress of Socialist Youth in Hungary ...) in more participation in the African Union summit.
Motions of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union, meeting in Tripoli on the sidelines of the 40th anniversary of the revolution of 1 September and the Pan African Parliament in South Africa, had reaffirmed the commitment of states and entities in Africa, international law calling for a referendum on self-determination and respect for human rights in Western Sahara, according to the report Ministry of Foreign Affairs of SADR presented at the session of Parliament.
The year 2009 saw a remarkable levels Saharawi participation in international forums, particularly the UN General Assembly last October, the Non-Aligned Movement in July, international organizations of human rights, such that the Human Rights Council Rights of the UN and other international organizations like the Socialist International and the second Pan-African Festival in Algiers.
The past year was marked by the accession of various countries and organizations to support movement of the Saharawi cause and defend the activists of the Intifada of Independence, which broke the media silence imposed Western Sahara from its illegal occupation by Morocco in 1975 and the publication of human rights violations committed by Morocco in Western Sahara, as witnessed by several international organizations.
Seven of these activists have visited publicly last October the Saharawi refugee camps and the liberated territories and were arrested when they step off the plane in Rabat by Moroccan authorities and are currently in Salé prison awaiting a court appearance Moroccan military.
The year 2009 saw the return of the Saharawi question on the international scene through the enlargement of the solidarity movement that supported the Saharawi human rights activist, Aminatou Haidar in his hunger strike at airport Lanzarote (Canary Islands), from 14 November to 18 December last year to protest against his expulsion Moroccan authorities at the airport in El Aaiun, after his return from the United States of America where she was awarded the Civil Courage Prize.
At the liberated territories, the locality of Tifariti has hosted numerous events and visits of foreign delegations, including the holding of the event ARTIFARITI and commemoration of national events.
The Sahara Marathon, the World Film Festival in Western Sahara and international cultural ARTIFARITI demonstration attracted a large number of supporters to the Saharawi cause, having participated alongside Saharawi citizens in the cultural and sporting events, said the Ministry of Culture. Regarding information
external relations, the year 2009 saw the launch of the first national television Saharawi and the opening of new embassies of SADR, the Polisario Front representation and the establishment of diplomatic relations with different countries worldwide. (SPS)
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