Auserd (Refugee Camps), October 20, 2026 (SPS) - The official celebrations marking Sahrawi Workers' National Day commenced today in the Wilaya of Auserd, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, alongside senior national officials, an Algerian labor delegation, and a large public gathering.
The Sahrawi people commemorate this historic day to mark the anniversary of the 1974 bombing of the phosphate conveyor belt by the fighters of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA).
In her welcoming address, the Governor of Auserd, Ms. Khira Bulahi, highlighted the historical significance of the event and the decades of Sahrawi sacrifices and achievements. For his part, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Union (UGTSARIO), Mr. Nafei Mohamed, praised the resilience and dedication of Sahrawi workers in serving the national cause.
Representing the General Union of Algerian Workers (UGTA), Mr. Messaoud Amarna reaffirmed Algeria's principled solidarity and absolute support for the Sahrawi people's right to freedom and independence. Meanwhile, the Vice-President of the Advisory Council, Mr. Aba Ali, stressed the need to strengthen national unity to counter occupation maneuvers, paying tribute to the martyrs and Sahrawi political prisoners in Moroccan jails.
