Appreciation for Humanitarian Support
On July 27, 2026, in Shaheed El Hafed, Mr. Bachir Mustapha Sayed, who serves as a member of the National Secretariat and the Speaker of the National Council, reached out in a heartfelt letter to Ms. Francina Armengol, the President of the Spanish Congress of Deputies. This correspondence was aimed at expressing the profound gratitude of the National Council for the humanitarian and solidarity-driven stances exhibited by the Spanish Parliament in support of the Sahrawi people. These gestures are seen as a reflection of the deep-rooted historical and humanitarian connections that bind the Sahrawi and Spanish communities together.
In his letter, the Speaker commended the attention that Ms. Armengol demonstrated during her recent reception of children involved in the "Holidays in Peace" program at the Spanish Parliament. He particularly noted her efforts to address the children in their native language and her reminiscences of visiting the Sahrawi refugee camps, which conveyed a significant humanitarian message. This encounter not only reaffirmed the enduring ties of friendship and solidarity between the two peoples but also laid a solid foundation for future relations characterized by mutual respect and collaboration.
Call for Action on Humanitarian Issues
Moreover, the letter articulated that the humanitarian initiatives and supportive positions adopted by Spain’s legislative body serve as a beacon of hope, reinvigorating the Sahrawi people's confidence in the enduring historical relationship between the two nations. It underscores the persistent presence of justice and international legitimacy that resonates within Spanish institutions. The Speaker also acknowledged the recent statements made by the President, which reinforce this supportive approach, viewing them as a critical contribution towards alleviating the ramifications of the Spanish Government's recent politically biased stances that have led to disappointment among the Sahrawi populace.
In alignment with this discourse, Mr. Sayed brought to the attention of the President the dire humanitarian plight faced by Sahrawi political prisoners in Moroccan occupation prisons. He highlighted the case of civilian prisoner Naâma Asfari and his fellow inmates, who are subjected to severe and systematic violations of their fundamental human rights. The Speaker emphasized that many of these prisoners are currently engaged in an open-ended hunger strike to protest their inhumane detention conditions, a dangerous situation that poses a significant threat to their lives and calls for immediate intervention.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
