On Sunday 17 November, dozens of Saharawis took to the streets of El Aaiun to protest against the involvement of Total, Siemens and the EU in the illegal exploitation of their occupied country's natural resources.
The protest march took place late afternoon, yesterday, in the capital city of occupied Western Sahara. Protesters specifically called on French oil company Total and German multinational Siemens to stop taking part in the plunder of Western Sahara. In addition, slogans and banners targetting the EU's intentions to fish in occupied waters, were widespread.
These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU
187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are.
Parliament nearly blocks Morocco’s labelling grab
EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.
Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action
Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan.
Azura dives deep into politics
The French-owned Azura Group, a producer of agricultural and aquaculture products in occupied Western Sahara, has taken a remarkably political stance - openly praising Morocco’s “national cause” and “territorial integrity.”