AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFilm & 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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