AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHuman Rights Watch: A UN Human Rights Council side event highlighted nearly 170 human rights violations documented in occupied Western Sahara during 2025, with speakers warning the real toll is higher due to bans on independent monitoring. Media & Civic Space: NOVACT also condemned Morocco’s information blockade, drone strikes against Sahrawi civilians, and the expulsion of international observers since 2014, arguing impunity is being protected through fear and restricted access. Trade & Industry: Spain’s Guardia Civil completed the disposal of 30+ tonnes of cocaine seized off the coast of Western Sahara, underscoring how Atlantic shipping routes intersect with major enforcement and logistics operations. Food Production in Camps: A fish farming initiative in Sahrawi refugee camps near Tindouf is supplying fresh tilapia to thousands, cutting reliance on long-distance seafood purchases. Investment & Land Use: Morocco’s state land agency approved 308 investment projects on about 32,000 hectares in 2025, with a big share in southern regions and sectors including agro-industry and energy. Regional Integration: The Sahrawi Republic’s experience in joining AfCFTA was reviewed, including ratification steps and how the profile document is meant to attract trade and investment.
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