sahararepublic.com confirms that Sahrawi activist El Barr El Kentawi has been released after being stopped on Wednesday at a police checkpoint in the town of Amskroud, before being transferred to the city of Assa.
According to information obtained by the site, El Kentawi discovered that he was the subject of a search warrant linked to his participation, alongside other activists, in the public (welcome gathering) organized for the recently released Sahrawi student El Hussein Bourkba.
Prosecution on recurring charges
Available information indicates that El Kentawi is being prosecuted on charges such as “unauthorized gathering” and “stone throwing,” accusations frequently used in cases involving Sahrawi activists following peaceful mobilizations.
First court session set
In this context, Friday has been set as the date for the first hearing before what is referred to as the Court of Appeal in Guelmim, as part of ongoing legal proceedings related to the same case.
Continued targeting after release
El Kentawi’s arrest comes shortly after his release from Moroccan prisons, where he spent ten years, highlighting the continued pressure faced by Sahrawi activists, particularly those involved in recent public activities.
Conclusion
This development indicates that legal proceedings against Sahrawi activists remain ongoing, especially for those involved in public gatherings, amid increasing legal and field pressures.
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