February 1st, 2023

Friend of Sandblast Maxine Betteridge-Moes breaks down the reality of life on the ground for Saharawis living under constant threat of attack by Morocco.

Photo via Reuters/Tiksa Negeri

February 8th, 2023

Morocco's propaganda against the Saharawis and the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic has proven effective in the African Union as more member states have signed on to kick the SADR out of the AU.

January 23rd, 2023

Soon after winning reelection as the head of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali declared publicly that they will not back down from the fight against Morocco, especially in light of Morocco's blatant violations of the UN-monitored ceasefire

January 17th, 2023

Political prisoner, Abdallah al-Wali Lakhfaouni, initiated a 48-hour hunger strike in the Kenitra prison citing the prison's "policy of racial discrimination" and "intended medical negligence" as his motivation for the protest

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January 4th, 2023

In light of Trump's "Deal of the Century," Morocco is getting increasingly cozy with Israel, with reports indicating that Israel could soon recognise Morocco's claim over Western Sahara publicly

Photo via the Independent Uganda via SA Gov Media

December 20, 2022

President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, welcomed an envoy from Brahim Ghali to discuss the two states' warm relations and foster avenues for increased solidarity and support

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December 16th, 2022

Evidence has come out exposing high-level officials in the European Union Parliament for their corruption and specifically for accepting "gifts" from the kingdom of Morocco in exchange for political favors

Watch Saharawi activist and champion of the "Western Sahara is not for sale" campaign, Mohamed Mahfoud Lamine, call out Morocco's greenwashing in the context of the UN conference on climate change and sustainable initiatives. 

Photo via Emma Brown Photography

September 23, 2020

This article highlights the cultural significance and beauty of Saharawi poetry, passed down orally in Hassaniya from generation to generation. Badi, pictured here, was one of the most celebrated Saharawi poets, crafting verses about his longing for his homeland and his memories of life before the Saharawis were forced into a life of exile. 

Saharawi artist Mohamed Sulaiman describes how art and the creative process can offer a necessary outlet and escape for himself and others in the camps.

"When refugee camps are mentioned, people often think it's this place where food and shelter are the primary concerns for people to live, but in our case we need something else."

Maxine Betteridge-Moes speaks with different members of the Saharawi community about the impact English-language programs like the one offered by Desert Voicebox can have for children as the next generation of Saharawi leaders and advocates.

October 22nd, 2022

Desert Voicebox students and teachers speak with Caravel about how profound and necessary a programme like Desert Voicebox is in the context of the conflict in Western Sahara and how it gives children a safe outlet for their creativity.

Fall 2021

Desert Voicebox teacher Nanaha Bachri shares her experiences growing up in the camps and what the meant in context of her own ancestry

July 3rd, 2021

Sandblast founder Danielle Smith speaks about the situation in Western Sahara, the work being done by Sandblast, and more

June 30th, 2021

April 1st, 2021

November 4th, 2015

December 8th, 2011

Acclaimed author and journalist Robin Denselow gives Tiris a 4-star rating on their innovative album, Sandtracks, in the Guardian

Watch Professor James Ker-Lindsay break down the historical, political, and legal context behind the Saharawis struggle for international recognition.

Spain's troubled past as the primary colonizer of Western Sahara places it in an interesting position today. Learn more about why Spain is supporting Morocco's illegal claim to the Saharawis' land despite promising to recognise their right to self-determination.

Al Jazeera invites experts Sidi Omar, Yasmine Hasnaoui, and Riccardo Fabiani to weigh in on the current crisis and analyse the different claims made by international and regional actors, as well as the Polisario Front and the Saharawis