Representatives of embassies in Rabat meet with Sahrawi human rights activists

El Aaiun (Occupied Territories), January 18, 2014 (SPS) -  A delegation including representatives of  Canadian, Norwegian and Swiss embassies in Rabat, Morocco, met Thursday in the occupied city of El Aaiun with Sahrawi Association for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations Committed by the Moroccan State (ASVDH), according to the Ministry of Occupied Territories and Community Abroad.

The meeting was attended by President of the Association Brahim Dahane, Vice President Ghalia Jimi, Members of the Executive Bureau Dekga Leshgar and Mohamed Meyara, Members of the Association Hasenna Dwehy, laila Lily, Mohamedsalem Dahy. 

The meeting discussed the situation related to human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara, violent crackdown  against peaceful vigils and demonstrations organized by Sahrawis and violations of fundamental rights such as the right to assembly and association, freedom of opinion and expression.

The members of the Association also addressed the national and international campaign to expand the prerogatives of MINURSO to include human rights monitoring and reporting. (SPS)