AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpanish Nationality Bill for Sahrawis: Spain’s Congress Justice Commission backed a nationality law for people born in Western Sahara under Spanish administration and their descendants, with PSOE and Sumar voting yes; PP and Junts abstained and Vox opposed. The final vote is expected in September, then the bill moves to the Senate. The text sets a three-year application window and lists documents to prove Sahrawi status, while PSOE rejects documents issued by Polisario as an authority. Sahrawi Student Congress Prep: Polisario leader Brahim Ghali met the preparatory committee for UESARIO’s 5th congress, urging unity and resilience to counter what he called an intensified Moroccan offensive. Naâma Asfari Hunger Strike Pressure: Morocco NGO and rights groups again raised alarm over jailed Sahrawi civilian prisoner Naâma Asfari’s health as his hunger strike stretches past 40 days, while solidarity protests continued in Spain’s Canary Islands and Catalonia demanding his release. Spain–Algeria Thaw, Sahara Still Central: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited Algiers to deepen ties after a Western Sahara-linked rift, with both sides stressing energy cooperation and discussing Western Sahara alongside migration and investment. Morocco Autonomy Diplomacy Gains: Benin and Ghana reiterated support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Western Sahara in Hollywood Spotlight: Coverage continues over The Odyssey’s filming in occupied areas near Dakhla, sparking political backlash and solidarity campaigns.
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