Escalating Reprisals Against Sahrawi Political Prisoners
In a troubling development that underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding Sahrawi political prisoners in Morocco, the administration of Kenitra Central Prison has initiated disciplinary actions against two prisoners, Hassanna Dah and Ahmed Sbaai. This decision follows a demonstration organized by the families of these political prisoners outside the penitentiary administration offices in Rabat, Morocco, showcasing their plight. According to reports from the Sahrawi Prisoners Protection League, this escalation is a direct response to the prisoners' refusal to undergo humiliating searches and their protests against the treatment they received during their transfer for university examinations, which constitutes a blatant violation of their right to education and an affront to their human dignity.
In light of these alarming circumstances, the families of the Sahrawi students have made a heartfelt appeal to the international community and human rights organizations, urging them to intervene urgently to safeguard their children from severe breaches of international law. They have also called upon United Nations human rights mechanisms to dispatch investigative missions to assess the conditions of detention for Sahrawi prisoners in Moroccan jails. The families have further demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all Sahrawi political prisoners, holding Moroccan authorities "fully" responsible for the safety and integrity of these individuals. This situation highlights the pressing need for international attention and action regarding the treatment of political prisoners in the region.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
