# wssc.us ## Posts - [Statement on the Continued Marketing of Products Originating from Western Sahara Under Misleading Designations](https://wssc.us/statement-on-the-continued-marketing-of-products-originating-from-western-sahara-under-misleading-designations/): Our organization expresses serious concern regarding the continued export and marketing of agricultural products originating from Western Sahara under Moroccan administrative designations, including “Dakhla–Oued Eddahab,” without clearly identifying the territory as Western Sahara. This practice follows rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which have affirmed that Western Sahara is a distinct and separate territory from the Kingdom of Morocco. The Court has further clarified that EU–Morocco agreements cannot lawfully apply to Western Sahara without the consent of the Sahrawi people, in accordance with international law and the principle of self-determination. The use of alternative regional […] - [Webinar Highlights Saharawi Islam as a Tradition of Peace and Nonviolence](https://wssc.us/webinar-highlights-saharawi-islam-as-a-tradition-of-peace-and-nonviolence/): Last week, a webinar brought together Saharawi human rights activists and international allies to discuss the role of Islam in Western Sahara as a peaceful, nonviolent tradition rooted in coexistence and resistance to oppression. Speakers shared how Saharawi communities practice a form of Islam that rejects extremism and violence, even in the context of prolonged occupation. The webinar featured contributions from Salka Barca (WSSC / Karama Sahara), Mulay Sid Ahmed (Saharawi Association in the USA – SAUSA), and David Wildman, who reflected on lessons from divestment campaigns linking Western Sahara and Palestine. The discussion was facilitated by Susan Smith of […] - [WSSC Mission Report: Visit to Western Sahara, August 2025](https://wssc.us/wssc-mission-report-visit-to-western-sahara-august-2025/): On International Human Rights Day, Sahrawis Under Moroccan Occupation Need Urgent Attention Working Group on Human Rights in Western Sahara: 10 December 2025 On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Working Group on Human Rights in Western Sahara wishes to draw the attention of the international community to the serious and persistent deterioration of fundamental rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara, where the Sahrawi people continue to face a climate of repression, impunity, and systematic violence. This day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reminds us that dignity, justice, and […] - [Moroccan Occupation Escalates Violations](https://wssc.us/moroccan-occupation-escalates-violations/): THE MOROCCAN OCCUPATION CONTINUES ITS GRAVE VIOLATIONS AND SYSTEMATIC TARGETING OF SAHRAWI CIVILIANS WASHINGTON, DC, December 9, 2025 Press Release: Western Sahara Solidarity Committee El-Aaiún (Occupied Western Sahara)—December 9, 2025The Moroccan occupation forces persist in committing severe and systematic violations against Sahrawi civilians, in blatant defiance of all their international obligations regarding human rights and international humanitarian law. Instead of respecting the rights of the Saharawi people and ensuring their safety and dignity, Moroccan security forces continue to escalate repressive and restrictive policies, particularly through the systematic targeting of Sahrawi human rights defenders, journalists, and peaceful activists. In the context […] - [WSSC-UCP Takes a Stand for Sahrawi Rights at EUCOCO](https://wssc.us/wssc-ucp-takes-a-stand-for-sahrawi-rights-at-eucoco/): For the first time, the Western Sahara Solidarity Coalition–U.S. Chapter (WSSC-UCP) participated in EUCOCO in Paris, making a historic appearance to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for Sahrawi self-determination. During their participation, the delegation delivered a strong and clear message: while the American community broadly supports the Sahrawi cause, there is still a critical need for greater focus and action on the situation in Western Sahara. They highlighted the urgent necessity for international attention, advocacy, and solidarity to address the hardships faced by the Sahrawi people under occupation. The WSSC-UCP delegation also denounced the activities of U.S. companies operating […] ## Pages - [GALLERY](https://wssc.us/gallery/) - [CONTACT](https://wssc.us/contact/) - [DONATE](https://wssc.us/donate/) - [PARTNERS](https://wssc.us/partners/) - [OUR WORK](https://wssc.us/our-work/) - [WHO WE ARE](https://wssc.us/who-we-are/) - [HOME](https://wssc.us/) - [BLOG](https://wssc.us/blog/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)