AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBoycott Calls for “The Odyssey”: Sahrawi filmmakers and activists are urging audiences to boycott Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic after reports that parts were shot in Morocco-occupied Dakhla, arguing it risks normalizing the occupation while Sahrawi journalists face repression. Human Rights Pressure: The wider spotlight on Morocco’s treatment of Sahrawis continues as prominent activist Naâma Asfari remains on an indefinite hunger strike, with urgent appeals warning his health is deteriorating in prison. Journalism Under Crackdown: Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet, arrested on defamation charges, was released from custody after international pressure, though the case remains open—another reminder of the shrinking space for independent media. Cinematic Access Details: Separate coverage notes that only a limited number of cinemas worldwide can screen “The Odyssey” in Nolan’s intended format, fueling more buzz ahead of its release. Cultural Diplomacy in the Region: A Sahrawi diplomat’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago highlights ongoing efforts to brief civil society and political leaders on Western Sahara’s decolonization process.
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