AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Diplomacy & Western Sahara: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura is preparing for an October Security Council meeting after Resolution 2797 endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “basis” for a solution, with Algeria boycotting the vote—raising hopes of a new push in a conflict that’s dragged on for decades. Sahrawi Rights at the UN: In Geneva, NOVACT and ACAPS backed Sahrawi human rights defenders and highlighted a newly released “Western Sahara: A Year in Review, 2025” report, alleging an information blockade, illegal land grabs tied to “green energy,” and deadly drone strikes—while warning the real toll is higher than the nearly 170 violations documented. Parliamentary Diplomacy in Switzerland: A Sahrawi parliamentary delegation visited Locarno and Bern to meet Swiss officials and partners, presenting the situation in occupied territories and urging attention to ongoing human rights violations. Travel & Tourism Angle: The rights groups also argued that Morocco’s occupation strategy includes keeping violations from international audiences—describing it as crucial to preserving Morocco’s image as a dependable economic partner and tourist destination.
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