The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has condemned Morocco for the inhumane conditions in which a Sahrawi defender was held. The report cites prolonged solitary confinement, denial of medical care and psychological abuse, all constituting torture under international law.

Moroccan authorities have denied the allegations, claiming the detainee was held for legitimate security reasons. However, the UN findings highlight systemic violations of human rights and the urgent need for transparent investigations and reparations.

International observers urge Morocco to comply with the Committee’s recommendations, release the detainee, and provide full access to independent monitors. The case underscores the broader struggle for Sahrawi self‑determination and the imperative of accountability for state‑sanctioned abuses.

Source: International Service for Human Rights