Human rights organizations and activists have called on United Nations special rapporteurs to intervene urgently to prevent the death of Naama Asfari, a Polisario activist detained in Morocco. Asfari, who has been held since 2022, faces serious health issues and has been on a hunger strike, according to reports from advocacy groups.
The UN special rapporteurs on torture, arbitrary detention, and the right to health have been asked to pressure Moroccan authorities to provide adequate medical care and ensure her safety. The case has drawn international attention amid ongoing tensions over Western Sahara.
Moroccan authorities have not commented on the specific allegations. The Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara, has condemned Asfari's detention as politically motivated. The UN has not yet issued a public response to the appeal.
