Critical Health Decline of Sahrawi Prisoners in Moroccan Detention Facilities
The Sahrawi Prisoners' Protection Association has reported a concerning decline in the health and humanitarian conditions of several Sahrawi civilian prisoners who have been on hunger strike since September 23. The association holds the Moroccan occupation fully responsible for their lives and well-being.
According to the association, as cited by the Sahrawi News Agency (WAS), it has received alarming and consistent reports regarding the deteriorating health and humanitarian conditions of these Sahrawi prisoners in Moroccan jails, amidst ongoing hunger strikes and severe inhumane detention conditions.
The family of Sahrawi prisoner Hassan Dah, who is incarcerated in the "Ben Guerir" prison north of Marrakech, revealed that they received a phone call from him on Friday. He confirmed that he continues his open-ended hunger strike under extremely harsh conditions until his legitimate demands are met. The family reported that he suffers from severe kidney pain and irregular heartbeat and is isolated in a high-security wing with no contact with other inmates, deprived of his personal belongings, including his clothes and blankets.
Moreover, the wife of another Sahrawi prisoner, Lahcen Zawi, currently held in the central "Kenitra" prison, reported a deterioration in his health due to the hunger strike, alongside his struggle with severe asthma. Likewise, the sister of Sahrawi prisoner Ahmed Sebai noted that his health condition is "very critical," suffering from a heart condition while still being held in solitary confinement with no means of external communication. The prison administration has also denied him access to his personal belongings, including clothes and books.
In light of these developments, the Sahrawi Prisoners' Protection Association expresses its deep concern over this alarming situation and reiterates that the Moroccan occupation is fully responsible for the health and safety of all prisoners. The association calls for an end to solitary confinement practices and the restoration of communication rights with their families and lawyers. It urges international human rights and humanitarian organizations to intervene urgently to save the lives of these prisoners.
As reported by aps.dz.
