Australia Western Sahara Association (AWSA) is an incorporated non-profit Association which was set up to raise awareness and promote the Saharawi cause in Australia, and to campaign for a free and fair referendum on self-determination for the Saharawi people.

The independence struggle in Western Sahara mirrors almost exactly that of the East Timorese. In 1975 when the colonial power Spain withdrew, the neighbouring country, Morocco, invaded. A war ensued until a UN sponsored ceasefire was declared in 1991 when a referendum was promised. Despite UN pressure Morocco refuses to agree to a referendum.

We oppose Morocco’s human rights abuses that are occurring in the occupied territory of Western Sahara.

LINKS:

The wall of shame
Ron Guy, Green Left Weekly, June 9, 2004

AWSA Delegation Report
Australia Western Sahara Association visit to WS refugee camps, 2004