AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHuman Rights & Accountability: A UN Human Rights Council side event in Geneva heard that nearly 170 human rights violations were documented in occupied Western Sahara during 2025, with NOVACT also denouncing a Moroccan information blockade, land grabs tied to “green energy,” and deadly drone strikes against Sahrawi civilians. Trade & Integration: The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s National Council reviewed its experience joining the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), highlighting ratification steps and a “profile document” meant to attract investment and boost trade links across Africa. Food & Livelihoods: In Sahrawi refugee camps near Tindouf, a fish farming project in the Esmara camp is supplying fresh tilapia to thousands, improving nutrition and reducing reliance on long-distance seafood purchases. Western Sahara-linked Security Narrative: A report on “Trump Peace” and the Abraham Accords again points to Morocco’s Western Sahara claim as part of past normalization incentives, while noting how such deals can reshape regional security dynamics. Media/Advocacy Pressure: NOVACT also raised concerns about escalating media restrictions in Western Sahara alongside drone-strike allegations and corporate “greenwashing.”
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