Abdullah Lakhfaouni's Hunger Strike: A Call for Justice
On August 10, 2026, in the occupied territory of El Aaiun, the Sahrawi Prisoners’ Association has made a significant announcement regarding the plight of Abdullah Lakhfaouni, a Sahrawi civilian prisoner and member of the Gdeim Izik group. According to a statement from his family, Lakhfaouni has commenced a 48-hour warning hunger strike starting from Monday. This act of defiance is not merely about abstaining from food; it symbolizes a desperate plea for justice and an urgent call to the international community to recognize and address the alarming human rights violations faced by Sahrawi prisoners.
The family has emphasized that the decision to embark on a hunger strike stems from the escalating and systematic abuses inflicted upon Lakhfaouni, particularly regarding his deteriorating health condition. Reports indicate that these violations have intensified, prompting the need for immediate attention. The hunger strike serves as a critical initial step to raise awareness about the dire circumstances surrounding his imprisonment and the broader context of human rights infringements against Sahrawi civilians.
Furthermore, Lakhfaouni’s hunger strike aligns with his legitimate demands for the enforcement of a crucial decision made by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in May 2023. This ruling explicitly urged the Moroccan authorities to release the members of the Gdeim Izik prisoner group, categorically deeming their detention unlawful. The urgency of Lakhfaouni’s actions reflects the ongoing struggle for justice and the necessity for the international community to intervene and advocate for the rights of those unjustly imprisoned.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
