Heightened Advocacy for Sahrawi Prisoners' Rights
On September 22, 2026, in Shaheed El Hafed, the National Mechanism for Coordinating Human Rights Action has escalated its efforts to draw attention to the plight of Sahrawi civilian prisoners currently incarcerated in Moroccan facilities. The organization has vocally condemned the maltreatment and punitive policies that these prisoners endure, which include severe restrictions on their rights and dignity. The statement issued by the Mechanism highlights the alarming denial of essential healthcare services to these detainees, as well as the alarming practice of relocating them to prisons situated far from their families. Such actions are not only inhumane but are also considered blatant violations of international humanitarian law and the Convention against Torture.
In light of these ongoing abuses, the Mechanism has issued a call for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners incarcerated due to their peaceful activism. They stress the importance of ensuring that these individuals receive adequate protection for their physical and psychological well-being while guaranteeing their access to fundamental human rights without hindrance. This urgent appeal underscores the need for global awareness and action regarding the treatment of Sahrawi civilians within Moroccan prisons.
As reported by spsrasd.info.
