AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPrisoner Health Crisis: The National Council says Sahrawi civilian prisoner Naâma Asfari’s health has seriously deteriorated as he continues an open-ended hunger strike, blaming Moroccan authorities and urging his immediate release, independent medical care, an end to solitary confinement, and access for the ICRC and UN human rights mechanisms. International Pressure: In Berlin, the International League for Human Rights urged Germany to intervene to save Asfari’s life, citing arbitrary detention, torture, prolonged solitary confinement, and medical neglect, and pointing to UN calls for release. Rights Group Escalation: CONASADH warned Asfari’s life is in imminent danger, calling for independent medical care, transfer closer to Western Sahara families, an end to solitary confinement, and regular visits by lawyers and the ICRC. Family Protests: Families of the Gdeim Izik Group held a protest in Rabat over dire prison conditions and alleged torture and forced starvation, demanding accountability and access for impartial monitors. Hunger Strike Solidarity: Sahrawi prisoners in multiple Moroccan jails announced a two-day warning hunger strike in solidarity with Asfari, now in his second month, again demanding humanitarian and legal demands be met. Forensic Care Shortage: A Moroccan parliamentary report says only 25 full-time forensic specialists serve the whole country, leaving judicial districts without coverage and raising concerns about low forensic fees and limited capacity.
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