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Film & Human Rights Backlash: Sahrawi activists and filmmakers are renewing calls to boycott Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” after parts were shot in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara, with critics saying the production normalizes the occupation while Sahrawi journalists face repression. Agribusiness & Energy-linked Land Deals: The Sahrawi Working Group on Natural Resources condemns Morocco’s latest tender for 1,090+ hectares of farmland in occupied Western Sahara, saying it expands export-oriented agriculture enabled by the Dakhla seawater desalination project powered by French firm Engie. Diplomacy & Infrastructure: France and Morocco keep deepening ties after Paris backed Morocco’s Western Sahara position, including plans for a direct electricity link and broader energy cooperation. Security & Surveillance Claims: A whistleblower alleges Morocco used Israeli Pegasus spyware to target journalists and human rights defenders, adding pressure to scrutiny of surveillance practices tied to the region. Regional Economy Snapshot: Morocco’s regional growth figures highlight strong performance in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, driven by fisheries and construction.

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5 hours ago

Four Days in Occupied Western Sahara — A Rare Look Inside Africa’s Last Colony

Democracy Now! |

Owner: Amy Goodman info about owner

Democracy Now!

Left-wing

Owned By	Amy Goodman through Democracy Now Productions (DNP)
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.democracynow.org/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara

Democracy Now! |

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Democracy Now!

Left-wing

Owned By	Amy Goodman through Democracy Now Productions (DNP)
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.democracynow.org/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Jul. 16, 2026

Boycott Threats Crash ‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere Over Filming in Moroccan-Controlled Western Sahara

Breitbart |

Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family info about owner

Breitbart

Right-wing

Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.breitbart.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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Jul. 16, 2026

Sahrawi Working Group condemns Engie's role in facilitating Morocco's illegal exploitation of Western Sahara

Sahara Press Service |

Owner: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republican Government info about owner

Sahara Press Service

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republican Government
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://www.spsrasd.info/news/en
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Western Sahara,
Owner Country	Western Sahara

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Jul. 16, 2026

Engie paves way for new farmland in occupied Western Sahara

Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) |

Owner: Western Sahara Resource Watch (Non-profit) info about owner

Western Sahara Resource Watch

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Owned By	Western Sahara Resource Watch (Non-profit)
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://wsrw.org/en/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Belgium, Brussels
Owner Country	Belgium

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Jul. 16, 2026

Filmed in Western Sahara,

Jacobin |

Owner: Jacobin Foundation Ltd info about owner

Jacobin magazine

Left-wing

Owned By	Jacobin Foundation Ltd (Bhaskar Sunkara Founder)
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://jacobinmag.com/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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Jul. 15, 2026

Calls Grow to Boycott 'The Odyssey,' Filmed in Moroccan-Occupied Western Sahara

Common Dreams |

Owner: Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit) info about owner

Common Dreams

Left-wing

Owned By	Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit, Founder and Director Craig Brown)
Year Founded	1997
Website	https://www.commondreams.org/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Jul. 15, 2026

Calls for boycott of The Odyssey over filming in occupied Western Sahara

Middle East Eye |

Owner: Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso info about owner

Middle East Eye

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Owned By	Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso through M.E.E. ltd
Year Founded	2014
Website	www.middleeasteye.net
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom