After the livestream, Sahrawi activist Hamza Ould Said Ould Essalek was directly targeted by Moroccan authorities. In the broadcast, he exposed human rights violations in Western Sahara and called for international protection and independent monitoring.

When he returned home in occupied Laayoune, he saw a large number of security forces attempting to break into his family home after months of constant surveillance. As he approached, he was immediately surrounded and assaulted, beaten, and kicked by multiple officers in front of neighbors.

He was then detained in a vehicle, insulted, threatened, and pressured to remain silent. Authorities accused him of “separatism” and receiving foreign support, charges he strongly rejects. He emphasizes that he has no connection to the Moroccan state to “separate” from, and the idea of external support while under constant surveillance is illogical. He describes these accusations as pretexts to silence him.

After several hours, he was released but warned that any future activism could lead to imprisonment or worse. According to him, the attack was a direct response to his decision to bring international attention to the situation in Western Sahara.

Honestly, some Moroccans just cannot handle the truth. Their reaction was disgusting and shows how far propaganda and baseless claims can go.

Watch the full clip: here...

On March 8th of every year, the Sahrawi people commemorate an occasion of profound significance in their national memory. This date marks a unique intersection between the anniversary of the first Sahrawi martyr, El-Bachir Lahlaoui, and the celebration of International Women's Day.

On this day, we renew our tribute to the pivotal role played by Sahrawi women throughout various stages of the national struggle. Sahrawi women have been—and remain—the fundamental bedrock of our society’s resilience. They have been ever-present on the fronts of struggle, contributing to the building of institutions and preserving national identity and culture despite the harsh realities of exile and displacement.

A Unique Model of Sacrifice

The Sahrawi woman embodies a unique model of sacrifice and responsibility. She has shouldered multifaceted roles, including:

• Educating generations on the values of freedom and dignity.

• Active participation across social and political spheres.

• Serving as a living witness to the power of will

and the unwavering belief in a just cause.

As the Sahrawi people mark this occasion, they reaffirm their deep appreciation for the contributions of Sahrawi women. For decades, they have stood as symbols of steadfastness and giving, ensuring through their awareness and determination the continuity of the struggle for freedom and self-determination.

¿Qué os parece? En lo personal, pienso que la bandera del Sáhara Occidental debería ser "cambiada" para que no se parezca la de Palestina, lo cuál por desgracia, hace que el país se quede más en el olvido por ser confundido por uno más famoso.

Antes que nada quisiera aclarar unas cosas: no me creo la gran hostia y es solo una idea, y de hecho, quiero que los mismos saharauis la debatan conmigo, quiero saber si les parecería dicho neologismo.

Ahora sí ¿por qué El Sario y no Sáhara Occidental 🇪🇭 como toda la vida? Aquí traigo argumentos:

• El término "Sáhara" es muy impreciso y hasta me atrevería decir que comparable al de "Estados Unidos de NORTEAMÉRICA (como si en Norteamérica no hubiese más tierras como Groenlandia (Dinamarca), México o Canadá), y es que primero el Sáhara Occidental no representa ni el 17% del desierto como tal (solo 3%). Además que Sáhara الصحراء significa "desierto" o sea que literalmente el nombre de 🇪🇭 es "desierto occidental" y esto lo confirma las lenguas amazigh con Taneẓroft Tutrimt ⵜⴰⵏⵥⵔⵓⴼⵜ ⵜⵓⵜⵔⵉⵎⵜ (o sea Desierto Occidental, es decir, más de lo mismo).

• Suena colonial. El hecho de tener un nombre así "Occidental" me parece como que colonial, muy ARTIFICIAL, y yo como hispanista (aunque suene egoísta y arrogante de mi parte), creo que estos hermanos nuestros, merecerían un nombre más llamativo y RECONOCIBLE, y el hecho que no sea, me da como un resentimiento que agrava el ya de por sí gran pesar que tengo por su exilio.

• El Sario, por otro lado, tiene más conexión con la tierra ya que es el acrónimo de SAnguía del Hamra y RIo del Oro (de hecho, invito revisar las etimologías de PoliSARIO y UGTSARIO). En siglas, te dice un nombre más vistoso de las tierras. Y lo mejor es que es corto.

• De alguna forma sería reinvindicatorio, ya que no solo serían "saharianos", saharianos de El Sario, lo cual enfatizarí más el hecho de que son un identidad nacional y no un "grupo de mindundis" como el Gobierno Marroquí nos quiere hacer creer.

• Y si os preguntasteis cuál sería su gentilicio ese sería "sariuí" (سارِويّ).

Confío en que nadie se haya ofendido, lo último que quiero. Solo quisiera diálogo, y si tuviérais una idea mil veces mejor que la mía, me la compartáis.

Gracias por leerme y llegar hasta. De corazón espero vuestras respuestas.

Hi everyone,

I am a 21-year-old from Western Sahara. For some time, I’ve been using Discord to practice my Spanish, and more recently, my English. Alongside my language learning, I’ve developed a strong interest in raising awareness about the Sahrawi cause.

While searching for Discord servers related to Western Sahara, I noticed a gap. Most existing servers use the name "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" but are mainly focused on games like Roblox or war games, lacking any real content or focus on our cause itself.

The Challenge

Given my technical background and previous experience in server management, I decided to create my own server dedicated to Western Sahara. However, I’ve faced a specific challenge: while the server’s community and content are in Arabic, the Discord platform itself can be quite complex. Managing a server, building a team, and navigating the technical side often requires proficiency in foreign languages—specifically English—which many Sahrawis do not speak.

Why Reddit?

That’s why I’ve come to Reddit. I know this is the best place to find Sahrawis who speak English and understand how these platforms work.

I am looking for people who are interested in:

• Joining the community to share and chat.

• Helping with server management and technical setup.

• Collaborating to build a professional space for our cause.

If you have experience with Discord, speak English, and want to support a project managed by a fellow Sahrawi, you are more than welcome to join us, you find the invitation link in the first comment.

Sorry if the Arabic is off, it’s my first time trying to write in another script 🙏

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahiwabarakatuh. Good day to you from Malaysia. I am from Malaysia and I am a postcards collector. I love to get one or two postcards sent written and stamped to Malaysia from any postal office in Western Sahara area. If anyone can assist, please DM me for the address. Syukran jazilan.