AGP Executive Report

Sahrawi Rights & Solidarity: A London conference organized by Sandblast with the Polisario UK representation spotlighted Western Sahara as “Africa’s last colony,” drawing direct parallels with Palestine through testimonies and documentary screenings, and urging stronger international solidarity for self-determination. UN Pressure: At the UN Security Council, Frente POLISARIO condemned Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians, including a strike in Gleibat El-Foula, and called for urgent attention to ongoing violations. Hunger Strike Watch: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, protesting detention conditions, demanding medical care, and seeking transfer to prisons in Western Sahara. Commemoration & Culture: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school-led cultural events, songs, and an exhibition of books and artifacts. National Memory: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day and the close of the 2025–2026 academic year were marked with performances and education updates, reaffirming the martyrs’ legacy. Leadership & Succession: The Polisario announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of late leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, triggering mourning and renewed succession talk.

Sahrawi Rights at the UN: Frente POLISARIO’s UN letter condemns Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians, including a June 5 strike in Gleibat El-Foula using drones and long-range artillery. Solidarity Conference in London: Sandblast and the UK Polisario representation held a conference linking the Western Sahara struggle with Palestine, featuring testimonies and two documentary films, and calling for stronger international support for self-determination. Hunger Strike Update: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. Cultural Commemoration in Cuba: The Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, school-led history presentations, and an exhibition of books, photos, and cultural artifacts. Martyrs’ Day in Dakhla: National Martyrs’ Day and the 2025–2026 academic year closing began in Dakhla Wilaya, with speeches, performances, and renewed vows to pursue independence. UN Envoy Talks: Algeria-based? No—Sahrawi side: Foreign Affairs met UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura to discuss a “just, fair, and transparent” path to self-determination. Leadership Shock: POLISARIO announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of the late Mohamed Abdelaziz, amid unverified reports of a drone strike. Arts-Tech in the Region: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa—and lists Western Sahara among supported locales—bringing AI search help to more users.

Sahrawi Solidarity in London: Sandblast and the Polisario UK representation hosted a conference on “Africa’s Last Colony,” pairing Sahrawi testimonies with documentary films and drawing direct parallels to Palestine’s colonial experience, occupation, exile, and repression. UN Pressure: In a letter to the UN Security Council, Frente POLISARIO strongly condemned Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians, including a June 5 strike in Gleibat El-Foula. Hunger Strike Update: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, protesting detention conditions and demanding medical care and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. Cultural Memory in Cuba: The Sahrawi Embassy in Havana marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school-led cultural events, songs, an exhibition, and historical materials. National Commemorations: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day (June 9) and the closing of the 2025–2026 academic year were marked with official speeches and performances. Leadership Loss: The Polisario announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of the late Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike after crossing Morocco’s defense wall. Tech & Media Reach: Google expanded Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa—and listed Western Sahara among supported locales—bringing AI search help to more users.

Human Rights & Solidarity: A London conference with Sandblast and the Polisario UK representation spotlighted Western Sahara as “Africa’s last colony,” drawing parallels to Palestine through testimonies and documentary screenings, and urging stronger international solidarity for Sahrawi self-determination. Detention Protest: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. UN Diplomacy: Frente POLISARIO condemned Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians in a letter to the UN Security Council, while the Sahrawi side also met UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to press for a just, transparent path to self-determination. Cultural Memory: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, exhibitions, and school-led cultural activities. National Commemoration: Dakhla Wilaya held National Martyrs’ Day events and closed the 2025–2026 academic year, reaffirming the martyrs’ legacy in the push for independence. Tech & Media Reach: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa—and listed Western Sahara among supported locales—bringing more AI search help to the region. Regional Tensions: A Mauritanian miners’ coalition denied claims that Mauritanian prospectors were targeted in a Morocco drone strike, urging accurate reporting to avoid worsening neighborly strain.

Diplomacy & Rights: POLISARIO’s UN representative, Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar, sent a letter to the UN Security Council condemning Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians in Western Sahara, including a June 5 strike using UAVs and long-range artillery. Protest Watch: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. Leadership Loss: POLISARIO announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior military commander and son of the late Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike after crossing Morocco’s defense wall. Culture in Focus: The Sahrawi Embassy in Cuba marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, school presentations, and an exhibition of books, photos, and traditional artifacts. Arts & Community Events: Dakhla Wilaya began National Martyrs’ Day activities and the closing of the 2025–2026 academic year, featuring commemorative performances and education updates. Regional Context: Algeria’s foreign affairs push via UN envoy Staffan de Mistura signals continued efforts toward self-determination talks.

Sahrawi Rights Under Pressure: Frente POLISARIO’s UN representative, Dr Sidi Mohamed Omar, sent a letter condemning Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians in Western Sahara, including a 5 June strike using drones and long-range artillery. Hunger Strike Update: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara; prison authorities deny mistreatment. Leadership Loss: The Polisario Front announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of late leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike after crossing Morocco’s defense wall. Diplomacy Watch: Sahrawi Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Yeslem Beissat met UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to discuss a just, fair solution guaranteeing self-determination. Cultural Memory: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school-led cultural events, songs, and an exhibition. Arts & Events: The Mata International Equestrian Festival returned with a “Festival of Unity” theme, spotlighting cultural and spiritual heritage tied to the Moroccan Sahara.

Security Council Pressure: Frente POLISARIO’s UN letter condemns Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians in Gleibat El-Foula on 5 June, citing UAVs and long-range artillery and calling for urgent Security Council attention. Human Rights & Detention: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari enters a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to a prison in Western Sahara. Commemoration & Culture: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marks the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, school presentations, and an exhibition of books, photos, and cultural artifacts. National Memory: Dakhla Wilaya hosts National Martyrs’ Day activities and the closing of the 2025–2026 academic year, with performances reaffirming the martyrs’ legacy. Arts & Heritage Event: Morocco’s Mata International Equestrian Festival returns 12–14 June, themed around Eid Al Wahda and “fifty years” of development in the Moroccan Sahara. Documentary Spotlight: Two films screened at Bern’s Abolish Festival—“Three Stolen Cameras” and “a Memory that Refuses to Surrender”—focus on Sahrawi activists and journalists imprisoned in Moroccan prisons. Leadership Succession Watch: The Polisario announces the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of the late Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike still unverified. Local Economy & Industry: Heidelberg Materials says it supplies cement and construction materials in occupied Western Sahara, including for major port projects in El Aaiún and Dakhla Atlantique.

Security Council Push: Frente POLISARIO has sent a letter to the UN Security Council condemning Morocco’s alleged attacks on Sahrawi civilians in Western Sahara, citing a 5 June strike using drones and long-range artillery near Gleibat El-Foula. Hunger Strike Update: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and a transfer to prisons in Western Sahara. Martyrs & Memory in Culture: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school events, songs, and an exhibition; in Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day and the 2025–2026 academic year closing were commemorated with performances and education updates. Diplomacy on the Ground: Algeria World Cup 2026 team guide. UN Engagement: Sahrawi-side officials say the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met with the foreign affairs minister to discuss a “just, fair, and transparent” path to self-determination. Arts & Activism on Screen: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists and imprisoned journalists, sparking a Q&A and renewed calls for international attention.

AI & Media Tech: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, bringing built-in AI help for searching and understanding information to more African users. Human Rights & Activism: Sahrawi activist Naâma Asfari entered a third day of an indefinite hunger strike in Morocco, demanding better detention conditions, medical care, and transfer to prisons in Western Sahara. Culture & Memory: In Cuba, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with songs, school-led history presentations, and an exhibition of books and artifacts. Arts, Film & Advocacy: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists in occupied territories, spotlighting imprisoned journalists and the pressure on their families. Commemoration & Education: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day activities began alongside the closing of the 2025–2026 academic year, with performances honoring the martyrs’ legacy. Western Sahara Heritage: The Mata International Equestrian Festival returns with a Unity Day theme, celebrating cultural and spiritual development in the Moroccan Sahara. Leadership & History: A translated analytical piece revisits Luali Mustafa Sayed’s ideas on organization, armed struggle, and alliances, tying lessons to today’s Sahrawi struggle. International Pressure: A UN torture findings update says Morocco is violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the Gdeim Izik protests, citing a pattern of abuse and coerced confessions.

Commemoration & Culture: In Havana, the Sahrawi Embassy marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school-led events, cultural performances, and an embassy exhibition of books, photos, and traditional artifacts. National Memory: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day (June 9) and the close of the 2025–2026 academic year were marked with speeches, education updates, and commemorative performances reaffirming the martyrs’ legacy. Sahrawi Leadership Spotlight: A translated analytical piece revisits Luali Mustafa Sayed’s ideas—organization, armed struggle, and alliance-building—framing them as lessons still relevant today. Arts & Activism on Screen (Switzerland): Bern’s Abolish Festival screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists in occupied territories, focusing on imprisoned journalists, families, and calls for international attention. International Pressure & Rights: The UN Committee Against Torture again found Morocco violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the Gdeim Izik protest, citing a pattern of arbitrary arrests, solitary confinement, torture or ill-treatment, and coerced confessions. Western Sahara in the Spotlight (Business): Heidelberg Materials acknowledged supplying cement and concrete for major Moroccan infrastructure projects in occupied Western Sahara, including ports in El Aaiún and Dakhla Atlantique. Politics & Security: A US senator renewed calls to label the Polisario as a terrorist organization, citing alleged Iran ties and maritime-security concerns around Gibraltar. Regional Diplomacy: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura met Sahrawi-side officials as the UN’s push for a self-determination solution remains on the agenda.

Cultural Commemoration: The Sahrawi Embassy in Cuba marked the 50th anniversary of El Ouali Mustapha Sayed’s martyrdom with school-led events, cultural performances, and an embassy exhibition featuring books, photos, and traditional artifacts. National Memory & Education: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day (June 9) and the close of the 2025–2026 academic year were observed with speeches, education results, and commemorative performances honoring the founders of the Sahrawi revolution. Sahrawi Leadership Spotlight: A translated analytical piece revisits Luali Mustafa Sayed’s ideas—organization, armed struggle, and alliance-building—framing them as lessons still relevant today. Arts & Activism on Screen: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival in Bern screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists in occupied territories, focusing on imprisoned journalists, family hardships, and calls for international attention. Occupied-Territory Culture/Industry: Heidelberg Materials’ disclosures again tied its business to Morocco’s infrastructure in occupied Western Sahara, including cement production and supplies linked to ports in El Aaiún and Dakhla Atlantique. Diplomacy Watch: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura met Sahrawi officials as the UN’s push for a self-determination solution remains in focus. Martyrdom Narrative: A separate report revisits the “El Ouali scenario,” discussing how leadership deaths shaped the Polisario’s trajectory and today’s negotiation landscape.

Cultural Calendar: The Mata International Equestrian Festival is back, celebrating Eid Al Wahda and “fifty years” of cultural, spiritual, and economic development in Morocco’s Sahara, with competitions, local produce fairs, and concerts running June 12–14 in Zniyed (Larache). National Commemoration: In Dakhla Wilaya, National Martyrs’ Day (June 9) and the end of the 2025–2026 academic year were marked with speeches, education results, and performances honoring the sacrifices behind the Sahrawi revolution. Revolutionary Legacy: A new English translation revisits Luali Mustafa Sayed’s thinking on organization, armed struggle, and alliance-building as his death anniversary turns 50 years. Diplomatic Spotlight: Sahrawi Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Yeslem Beissat met UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to discuss UN efforts toward self-determination and independence. Human Rights & Justice: The UN Committee Against Torture again found Morocco violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the Gdeim Izik camp protest, citing a consistent pattern of abuse and coerced confessions. Arts & Activism on Screen: Two documentaries on Sahrawi activists and imprisoned journalists were screened in Bern at Switzerland’s Abolish Festival, sparking audience Q&A and renewed calls to break international silence. Leadership Watch: The Polisario announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of Mohamed Abdelaziz, with three days of mourning.

UN Decolonisation Push: The Virgin Islands urged UN C24 to use its “good offices” and visiting missions to help the remaining non-self-governing territories move toward integration, free association or independence. Sahrawi Self-Determination Talks: In Shaheed El Hafed, Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Yeslem Beissat met UN Secretary-General envoy Staffan de Mistura, alongside Polisario and MINURSO-linked officials, to press for a just, transparent solution guaranteeing Sahrawis’ right to self-determination. Leadership Loss in Polisario: Polisario announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of late leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike after crossing Morocco’s defense wall still unverified. Prisoners’ Rights Under Scrutiny: The UN Committee Against Torture again found Morocco violating rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the 2010 Gdeim Izik camp protest, citing a pattern of arbitrary arrests, solitary confinement and torture. Culture & Activism on Screen: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival in Bern screened documentaries on Sahrawi activists and imprisoned journalists, spotlighting family suffering and calling out international “silence.”

UN Decolonisation Push: The UN’s C24 heard calls in Managua for real steps toward ending the remaining non-self-governing territories’ colonial status, with the Virgin Islands urging UN “good offices” and visiting missions—an echo of the wider decolonisation agenda that also frames Western Sahara diplomacy. UN Envoy Meets Sahrawi Side: In Shaheed El Hafed, Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Yeslem Beissat met UN Secretary-General envoy Staffan de Mistura, alongside Polisario and MINURSO-linked officials, to press for a “just, fair, and transparent” path to Sahrawi self-determination. Leadership Loss in Polisario: The Polisario announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a senior commander and son of the late Mohamed Abdelaziz, with reports of a drone strike after crossing Morocco’s defense wall still unverified. Human Rights Spotlight: The UN Committee Against Torture again found Morocco violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the 2010 Gdeim Izik camp protests, citing a consistent pattern of abuse and coerced confessions. Culture & Activism in Switzerland: Two documentaries on Sahrawi activists and imprisoned journalists screened at Bern’s Abolish Festival, with speakers urging an end to international silence. US Terror Designation Debate: US Senator Ted Cruz renewed calls to label Polisario a terrorist group, citing alleged Iran links and Gibraltar-linked maritime security concerns. Cocaine Smuggling Link: A report says a record 30+ tonne cocaine seizure off Western Sahara likely ties to Dutch trafficker “Bolle Jos,” pointing to a wider route via Morocco and the Canaries.

Documentary & Human Rights Spotlight: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival in Bern screened “Three Stolen Cameras” and “a Memory that Refuses to Surrender,” focusing on Sahrawi activists and journalists imprisoned in Moroccan jails, with Polisario and media representatives joining a Q&A. UN Accountability: The UN Committee Against Torture again found Morocco violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the 2010 Gdeim Izik camp protest, citing a consistent pattern of arbitrary arrests, solitary confinement, torture or ill-treatment, and coerced confessions. US Congress Pressure: Republican Senator Ted Cruz renewed calls to label the Polisario Front a terrorist organization, arguing alleged Iran ties threaten maritime security near Gibraltar. Corporate Ties to Occupation: Heidelberg Materials said it supplied cement and concrete for major infrastructure in occupied Western Sahara, including ports at El Aaiún and Dakhla Atlantique, raising fresh concerns about business support for Morocco’s control. Media Coverage in Europe: Slovenian TV aired a special interview with ISACOM president Aminatou Haidar, highlighting rights abuses and the case for self-determination. Regional Tensions & Mining: A Mauritanian miners’ coalition denied claims that Mauritanian prospectors were targeted in a Morocco-linked drone strike, saying reports misidentified the victims and could inflame relations.

Human Rights & Justice: The UN Committee Against Torture says Morocco is violating the rights of Sahrawi detainees linked to the 2010 Gdeim Izik protest, citing a “consistent pattern” of arbitrary arrests, solitary confinement, torture or ill-treatment, and coerced confessions. International Solidarity: Frente POLISARIO UN representative Dr. Sidi Mohamed Omar reports strong backing for the Sahrawi self-determination cause at the UN C-24 regional seminar in Managua, with countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean calling for the referendum to be expedited. Press Freedom on Screen: Switzerland’s Abolish Festival in Bern screened two documentaries on Sahrawi activists in occupied territories—“Three Stolen Cameras” and “a Memory that Refuses to Surrender”—highlighting imprisonment, suffering of families, and the silence critics say enables abuses. Corporate Accountability: Heidelberg Materials says it supplied construction materials and produced nearly 600,000 tonnes of cement in occupied Western Sahara in 2025, raising fresh concerns about business ties to Morocco’s consolidation of the territory. US Politics & Security Claims: US Senator Ted Cruz renews calls to label Polisario a terrorist organization, arguing Iran-backed links could threaten maritime security near the Strait of Gibraltar. Media Spotlight: Slovenian TV featured Sahrawi human rights defender Aminatou Haidar in an interview on the occupied territories and refugee camps, urging EU support for self-determination.