UN Diplomacy & Western Sahara: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura is on a fast-track tour ahead of an October Security Council meeting, as Resolution 2797 shifts the debate toward Morocco’s autonomy plan—raising fresh hopes and fresh doubts about breaking the long deadlock. Sahrawi Representation Abroad: A Sahrawi parliamentary delegation visited Switzerland (Locarno, Bern) to strengthen ties and spotlight human rights concerns in occupied territories, with Swiss officials and media in the mix. Human Rights & Media Pressure: NOVACT reports Moroccan drone strikes, green-energy land grabs, and a widening media blockade, while Sahrawi voices at the UN Human Rights Council denounce fear tactics and the expulsion of international observers. Legal Repression in Algeria: Algerian activist Latifa Dib received a four-year prison sentence tied to peaceful social media criticism, underscoring the squeeze on free expression. Culture on the Move: At the Oslo Freedom Forum, Sahrawi journalist Asria Mohamed Taleb’s travelling “Jaimitna” tent installation brings melhfas and desert memory to an international audience. Community Life: A fish-farming project in Tindouf camps is boosting access to fresh seafood for thousands, turning a harsh environment into a practical food solution. Court in Denmark: A Copenhagen trial began over the 2025 arson attack on WSRW partner Global Aktion, with links to pro-Moroccan graffiti and alleged extremist ties.