Human Rights Concerns for Sahrawi Prisoners in Morocco
Occupied El Aaiún, September 6, 2026 (SPS) – The ongoing plight of Sahrawi civilian prisoners in Moroccan detention facilities has garnered attention, particularly through the efforts of the League for the Protection of Sahrawi Prisoners. Recently, they received alarming reports from the family of Abdullah Abhah, a civilian prisoner affiliated with the Gdeim Izik group, who is currently incarcerated at Tiflet 2 Prison. The family expressed their astonishment and concern as their son has been denied essential medication and support for the third consecutive time. This denial occurs despite the critical nature of Abdullah's health condition, highlighting the urgent need for medical supplies that are being unjustly withheld.
In a parallel case, the family of another Sahrawi prisoner, Mohamed Bani, also a member of the Gdeim Izik group, has reported similar troubling circumstances. The administration of Ait Melloul 2 Prison has taken a provocative stance by obstructing the delivery of basic necessities such as medication and clothing sent by his family, all without any credible justification. This situation has escalated to the point where Mohamed Bani has announced his intention to initiate a 48-hour warning hunger strike starting on Monday. This action serves as a preliminary protest against the discriminatory practices imposed upon him by the prison administration.
Given the deteriorating health conditions of both Abdullah Abhah and Mohamed Bani, their families are urgently calling upon international organizations to intervene. They seek to put an end to the systematic violations and arbitrary actions that these prisoners face at Tiflet 2 and Ait Melloul 2 prisons. The ongoing neglect and mistreatment of Sahrawi prisoners in Morocco raise serious concerns about human rights and legal standards, prompting an outcry for justice and accountability.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
