AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHunger-Strike Health Emergency: Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari’s condition is worsening in Kenitra prison, with reports of major weight loss and restrictions on family contact; multiple groups and lawmakers are urging urgent independent medical care and access to treatment. UN Security Council Pressure: Frente POLISARIO has sent a letter to the UN Security Council President demanding immediate measures to protect Asfari’s life amid an open-ended hunger strike since 8 June. ICRC and UN Rights Mechanisms Called In: The Polisario Front and partners in Geneva are calling on the ICRC and UN bodies to intervene, citing UN findings on arbitrary detention and torture-related violations and urging an end to solitary confinement and medical neglect. International Parliamentary Campaign: The Sahrawi National Council has launched an international parliamentary push—sending letters to the ICRC, UN human rights leadership, EU institutions, and African parliaments—to secure protection for hunger-striking prisoners, especially Asfari. Regional Health Context Beyond Prisons: A separate story highlights mental health awareness efforts by former Nigerian squash champion Moses Olubo, using a multi-continental ride to challenge stigma. Surveillance and Rights Risks: New reporting alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware against journalists and Sahrawi activists, raising broader concerns about safety for human rights defenders.
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