Algiers, July 1, 2025 (SPS) – The Algerian Minister of Mujahideen (Veterans) and Rights Holders, Mr. Laid Rebika, has underscored the right of both the Sahrawi and Palestinian peoples to freedom and independence. This statement came during his address at the international symposium titled "Colonial Crimes in Human History," held at the El Aurassi Hotel in Algiers under the patronage of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
The Minister highlighted the importance of this symposium, attended by delegations from several countries in Latin America and Africa, including a delegation from the Sahrawi Republic, alongside members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Algeria, and a select group of academics, researchers, and professors.
He noted Algeria's interest in the collective memory of peoples, seeing it as a message of respect and appreciation for the rights of nations and a reinforcement of their stances in defending those rights. He emphasized that colonialism is the origin of all human crimes, recalling its policies and various methods, including extermination, liquidation, plundering of wealth, and erasing the cultures of peoples.
The Algerian Minister also addressed the significant and devastating impact of colonialism on the African continent.
During the opening session, attendees watched a documentary detailing colonial crimes and their evils worldwide, particularly in Africa. The film called for adhering to history and unifying positions to confront the repercussions of colonialism and hold it accountable for the effects that weaker nations continue to pay for today.
The two-day international symposium will feature a series of lectures by professors and academics on colonialism and its crimes. This includes a lecture by the Sahrawi delegation titled "Colonial Eras in Western Sahara: Heinous Crimes, and Rights Pending on Colonizers," presented by the Secretary-General of the Workers' Union of Saguia el-Hamra and Rio de Oro.
An exhibition showcasing the remnants of colonialism and the comprehensive war of extermination and destruction was also held on the sidelines of the symposium.
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