In a scene that reflects the deep sense of Sahrawi unity and resistance, Moroccan occupation authorities have postponed for the third consecutive time the so-called “trial” of Sahrawi students Ibrahim Babit and Salah Eddine Essabar, now rescheduled for next Friday.
The two students were once again deliberately prevented from attending their own hearing, in what observers describe as a politically motivated maneuver designed to prolong the process and deny them a fair trial.
This repeated postponement comes amid growing outrage across Sahrawi communities both inside the occupied territories and abroad, as human rights defenders denounce these actions as part of a wider campaign of intimidation targeting Sahrawi students who peacefully advocate for freedom, dignity, and social justice.
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Mass Solidarity Demonstration Outside Agadir Court
Outside the Agadir Court of First Instance, a large crowd of Sahrawi demonstrators gathered to express unwavering solidarity with the two detained students.
The protest — marked by powerful chants and banners — embodied the spirit of unity and collective strength among Sahrawis, reaffirming that the issue of political detainees is not an individual matter but a national cause.
Protesters reiterated that the movement’s solidarity with Ibrahim Babit and Salah Eddine Essabar will continue until justice is achieved and both students are released unconditionally.
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A Clear Message: “We Will Not Leave Our Sons Alone”
Participants condemned the continued postponement of the trial and the students’ absence from the courtroom as a blatant violation of fundamental legal rights and proof of the political nature of the case.
They called on all human rights defenders and free voices across the world to maintain their support and join future solidarity actions in defense of the detained Sahrawi students and the broader struggle for freedom in Western Sahara.
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An Ongoing Struggle for Freedom and Dignity
Through this renewed mobilization, Sahrawi demonstrators reaffirmed their unbreakable commitment to the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, declaring that no imprisonment or repression will silence their legitimate calls for justice.
The movement vowed to continue peaceful resistance until freedom and dignity prevail across the occupied territories.
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