AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiplomacy at the AU: The Sahrawi Republic’s special envoy, Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, briefed the African Union Commission chairperson in Addis Ababa on the latest developments in the Sahrawi cause, stressing defense of Sahrawi rights through international law. Regional Support: In Lesotho, Sahrawi Foreign Minister Mohamed Yslam Beissat met Prime Minister Sam Matekane, delivering a message from Brahim Ghali and securing renewed backing for self-determination. SADC Engagement: SADR briefed SADC on self-determination and regional cooperation after talks with the acting SADC executive secretary in Gaborone, reaffirming a 2025 cooperation framework. UN Representation Shift: The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP) pushed its diplomatic rise at the UN, including a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, as Washington signals openness to a “peace” Sahrawi voice beyond Polisario. Human Rights Pressure: Italy escalated calls for urgent action over Sahrawi hunger striker Naâma Asfari, urging diplomatic channels to demand independent medical care and respect for prisoners’ rights. Film Controversy: International backlash grew over Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” after FiSahara and others condemned filming in occupied Dakhla, while critics also reported strong early reactions to the film ahead of its July 17 release. Local Governance & Culture: Laayoune inaugurated a French Alliance, and France’s new ambassador began a Laayoune mission, underscoring Paris’ engagement in Morocco’s southern provinces.
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