European Organization Condemns Morocco's Surveillance Practices
The "Friendship Committees with the Sahrawi People in Central and Eastern Europe" have officially condemned Morocco's government for employing a broad surveillance system aimed at spying on journalists, activists, and human rights defenders from Western Sahara. This extensive monitoring tactic is reportedly being utilized to silence voices calling for self-determination and freedom, as stated by the Sahrawi News Agency.
The organization emphasized that this surveillance is not merely a data collection tool but serves as a systematic method for fabricating charges, executing arrests, and orchestrating smear campaigns through media outlets loyal to the Moroccan state. This includes disseminating private communications and images with the intent to discredit human rights defenders and criminalize their peaceful activities in Western Sahara.
In light of these troubling revelations, the organization has urged for the immediate release of Sahrawi political prisoners and called for an independent investigation into the violations committed by Moroccan intelligence agencies. They have also advocated for a global ban on the sale and transfer of surveillance technology to Morocco until assurances are put in place to uphold human rights standards.
Expressing their strong condemnation of the Moroccan occupying authorities, the organization reaffirmed that such repressive policies will not deter the Sahrawi people from continuing their legitimate struggle until they achieve full rights to freedom and independence.
As reported by al24news.dz.
