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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sahrawi Activist Faces Deportation from Spain

Published: 2024-07-05

A 24-year-old Sahrawi activist, Youssef, has been detained for 12 days in Bilbao Airport's 'non-admitted' area, facing imminent deportation to Morocco.

The Spanish National Court has denied requests to delay his expulsion, despite concerns for his safety upon return.

The Polisario Front condemns the Spanish government's decision, calling it 'despicable' and warning of severe consequences for Youssef in Morocco.

Human rights organizations have attempted to have Youssef recognized as stateless, but their efforts have been unsuccessful.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between Spain, Morocco, and the Sahrawi people, with Spain's role as the administering power of Western Sahara coming under scrutiny.