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Periodical article | Leiden University catalogue | WorldCat |
Title: | Human Rights and the Western Saharan War |
Author: | Smith, Teresa K. |
Year: | 1987 |
Periodical: | Africa Today |
Volume: | 34 |
Issue: | 3 |
Period: | 3rd Quarter |
Pages: | 61-73 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Western Sahara |
Subjects: | national liberation struggles human rights Law, Human Rights and Violence Inter-African Relations Politics and Government |
External link: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/4186429 |
Abstract: | Morocco has deviated, with impunity, from the obligations under international law to implement self-determination in non-self-governing territories, respect human rights and freedoms, and protect civilians under occupation. The derogations from these international norms have resulted in severe repression both in Morocco and the Western Sahara. There are consistent allegations of torture, cruel and inhuman treatment and/or punishment inflicted on Sahrawi civilians while in official custody. Some 2,000 Sahrawi civilians have 'disappeared'. Moroccans who oppose the King on the Western Sahara have been silenced. Within the territory of Western Sahara, Sahrawi civilians suffer discrimination based on the grounds of their language, political and other opinions, and national origin. As long as the war continues, human rights will continue to deteriorate, and the right of self-determination for the Sahrawi people will remain unfulfilled. The OAU/UN plan is the only hope for a peaceful and lasting solution to the Western Sahara conflict. Notes, ref. |