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UPES awards honorary status member to Ricardo Sánchez Sierra

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Chahid El Hafed, August 03, 2017 (SPS) - The Union of Sahrawi Journalists and Writers (UPES) has granted honorary member status to Peruvian journalist and writer, Ricardo Sánchez Sierra, in recognition of his efforts to disseminate and to support the struggle of the Saharawi people for their self-determination and independence.
 
The Union of Saharawi Journalists and Writers said in a statement, that the decision is based on UPES founding principles to grant honorary member status in recognition of the efforts of writers, journalists who support the Saharawi cause.
 
On the other hand, the Union welcomed the new member, reiterating its intention to admit as honorary members all those journalists and free writers who defend the right, freedom and human rights, "said the statement, congratulating Ricardo Sánchez Sierra for the honorary doctorate awarded by the American Logos University. SPS
 
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