AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Talks: Ahead of the Security Council’s October 7–8 review of MINURSO, Secretary-General António Guterres’s report says 2026 negotiations explored a transitional council and used Morocco’s expanded autonomy proposal as a basis for discussion. The mission’s mandate expires October 31. Polisario Position: At the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, representative Sidi Mohamed Omar said the Polisario would defend Sahrawi rights and independence by legitimate means and reject “half-solutions.” Representation: Sahrawis for Peace has asked UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to include Sahrawi groups outside the established negotiating framework, arguing more voices should take part in talks. Prisoners: Brahim Ghali urged Guterres to intervene over nine Gdeim Izik prisoners on an open-ended hunger strike in Moroccan prisons, citing worsening health and demanding transfers closer to their families. Congress: Ghali inaugurated preparations for the Polisario’s 17th congress, calling for broad public participation in setting its next strategy. Rights: Amnesty International reported surveillance, arrests and harassment targeting Sahrawi activists, including alleged Pegasus spyware attacks.
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