Minister of Foreign Relations and African Affairs of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), Mohamed Bessat, has called on Nigeria to support Sahrawi’s fight for self-determination and liberation from Moroccan occupation.
Bessat spoke during a visit to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, in Abuja, where he noted the historical ties between Nigeria and Sahrawi.
“I am here following invitation from my brother and colleague, Tuggar,” Bessat said.
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“This visit reaffirms the long relations of brotherhood, solidarity, and cooperation between Nigeria and Sahrawi.”
The SADR minister decried Morocco’s occupation of nearly two-thirds of Sahrawi territory, condemning the “brutal and illegal occupation.”
He accused Moroccan forces of systematic human rights violations and plundering natural resources while obstructing international efforts, particularly by United Nations and African Union to broker a peaceful resolution.
“In this framework, I came to brief Nigeria – government officials, diplomats, lawmakers, and the media, on the situation in my country,” he said.