Human Rights Advocacy Takes Center Stage in Stockholm
On May 22, 2026, the headquarters of the international organization Right Livelihood in Stockholm, Sweden, became a focal point for human rights advocacy as it hosted a pivotal meeting. This gathering featured the esteemed President of the Sahrawi Body Against the Moroccan Occupation (ISACOM) and the recipient of the organization’s 2019 award, Ms. Aminatou Haidar. She was joined by representatives from several prominent international organizations that specialize in human rights and freedom of expression, including Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders, Article 19, and the Olof Palme International Center. This meeting was strategically organized to draw attention to the critical human rights situation in the occupied territories of Western Sahara and to enhance collaboration with relevant global entities dedicated to this cause.
Aminatou Haidar's Comprehensive Briefing on Human Rights Violations
During this significant meeting, Aminatou Haidar delivered an extensive briefing that illuminated the dire human rights and humanitarian situation faced by the Sahrawi people living under occupation. She highlighted a range of ongoing violations that Sahrawi civilians endure, which include severe restrictions imposed on activists and human rights defenders. Additionally, Haidar brought attention to the plight of Sahrawi political prisoners held in Moroccan prisons, where conditions remain alarming. Her presentation also touched upon the pervasive practices of intimidation and surveillance, along with the systematic targeting of individuals advocating for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. Haidar’s visit to Stockholm is part of a broader initiative to raise awareness about the Sahrawi cause and push for the recognition of human rights in the occupied region of Western Sahara.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
