AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrisoner Health Crisis: Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari’s indefinite hunger strike in Kenitra Prison is entering a critical phase, with reports citing severe exhaustion, major weight loss, isolation in the infirmary, and urgent calls for independent medical care and transfer closer to families. Diplomatic Pressure: Mexico’s SADR friendship group, France’s Ivry-sur-Seine mayor, and the African Youth Congress have all renewed demands for Asfari’s immediate release and compliance with UN decisions, while Sahrawi community associations in France and Ecuadorian human-rights groups urge action by UN and EU bodies and the ICRC. Rights & Detention Conditions: Le Monde and other coverage highlight UN findings that Asfari’s detention and treatment violate international law, as regional and parliamentary condemnation of Morocco’s occupation intensifies. Health System Context: A separate Morocco parliamentary report flags a shortage of forensic doctors nationwide, underscoring broader strain on medical-legal services. Culture, Film & Control: International attention on a major film shoot in Dakhla is met with Sahrawi criticism over unequal access and repression, including claims of past disappearances and restrictions on documenting abuses. Security & Surveillance: A whistleblower account alleges Morocco used Pegasus spyware against journalists and rights defenders, raising further concerns for safety in the region.
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