Concerns Over Sahrawi Civilian Prisoners in Moroccan Custody
On September 30, 2026, the Sahrawi Body Against the Moroccan Occupation (ISACOM) issued a grave warning regarding the alarming plight of Sahrawi civilian prisoners currently incarcerated in Moroccan prisons. The organization has made an urgent appeal for international intervention to safeguard the rights and well-being of these individuals, emphasizing that their situation necessitates immediate attention.
In their official statement, ISACOM highlighted the dire conditions faced by nine prisoners from the Gdeim Izik group, who have been engaged in a hunger strike since September 23. Reports indicate that the conditions within several Moroccan prisons are increasingly deteriorating for Sahrawi detainees, prompting serious concern from various human rights advocates. The organization condemned the systematic restrictions imposed on these prisoners, including isolation, mistreatment, and a disturbing lack of medical care. Moreover, ISACOM reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with the prisoners and their rightful demands for dignity and the respect of their human rights.
Furthermore, ISACOM urged that the treatment of the prisoners aligns with the standards set forth in the Fourth Geneva Convention, advocating for their release in accordance with pertinent United Nations resolutions addressing issues of arbitrary detention and torture. The organization has called upon the international community to take immediate action and apply pressure on Morocco to ensure that the rights of these prisoners are upheld, holding the Moroccan authorities entirely accountable for the safety and future of the hunger strikers. The nine individuals currently facing these challenges are housed in Ait Melloul 2, Tiflet 2, and Kenitra Central Prison.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
