Calls mount for Morocco to be held accountable for human rights violations

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Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics

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President Brahim Ghali of Western Sahara has called on the African Union to hold Morocco accountable for human rights violations in the occupied territories in Western Sahara as well for the exploitation of its natural resources. Ghali spoke during celebrations to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Saharawi republic's national unity. Meanwhile, South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and foreign cooperation, Luwellyn Landers is in Algeria for a three day visit of Saharawi refugee camps in Tindouf, the Southwest of the country.
Landers' visit is intended to strengthen relations between SA and Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. It is also a show of solidarity and support for the struggle of the Saharawi people for self-determination and independence.  


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