Smara Wilaya, 28 October 2026 (SPS) – Authorities and residents of Smara Wilaya staged mass demonstrations on Wednesday to reject the US draft resolution and attempts to impose half-solutions on the Sahrawi people.
Addressing the demonstrators, Smara Governor and National Secretariat member Azza Babih praised the strong turnout, stressing that the demonstration conveyed a clear message: the Sahrawi people remain determined to achieve independence, freedom and dignity.
South African Ambassador to Algeria and the Sahrawi Republic, Ndemiso Ndima Ntshingada, conveyed his people's solidarity with the Sahrawi struggle, drawing parallels between the two peoples’ struggles for freedom. He reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to supporting the Sahrawi people until they achieve their legitimate right to independence.
The ambassador stressed that freedom and self-determination are fundamental rights, recalling that South Africa’s liberation was achieved through international solidarity. His remarks were warmly received by demonstrators, who chanted slogans celebrating solidarity among peoples.
Representatives of Sahrawi civil society also stressed that respect for international legitimacy and the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination remains the only viable path to resolving the Western Sahara conflict.
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