Support for Naâma Asfari at Solidarity Forum
On July 13, 2026, the Political and Administrative Unit in Shaheed El Hafed organized a significant solidarity forum aimed at raising awareness and support for Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari. The event saw the participation of several prominent figures, including Prime Minister Bouchraya Hamoudi Bayoun and Minister for the Occupied Territories and Diaspora Mohamed El Mami Tamek. In addition to government officials, members of the Sahrawi National Council and representatives from various national human rights organizations were in attendance, reflecting the broad concern for Asfari's plight.
Highlighting Asfari's Struggle and Health Crisis
The forum included a poignant reading detailing the chronology of Naâma Asfari's life, emphasizing his unwavering resilience amidst the challenges he faces within Moroccan occupation prisons. Participants were informed of the harrowing journey Asfari has endured since his arrest, including the severe hardships of daily life in detention. The discussion also highlighted the alarming deterioration of his health, particularly following his decision to initiate an open-ended hunger strike—a choice that has now led to critical health concerns after more than a month without food.
Throughout the event, speakers underscored the urgent need for intensified efforts from both national and international human rights and legal organizations to address the grave risks posed by Asfari's hunger strike. The participants called for immediate action, as his life hangs in the balance. The forum culminated in a demonstration outside the Ministry of Culture's club building, where attendees raised their voices in chanting national slogans and displaying photographs of other Sahrawi political prisoners, reinforcing their commitment to the cause.
In a powerful conclusion to the forum, the Political and Administrative Unit issued a solidarity statement that condemned the Moroccan occupation's treatment of Sahrawi political prisoners. The statement specifically denounced the violations faced by Naâma Asfari and criticized the authorities for their neglect of his deteriorating health, which now poses a serious threat to his life. The participants held the Moroccan occupation authorities fully accountable for the implications of their inaction regarding Asfari's health and their refusal to acknowledge his legitimate demands.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
