Alvaro Morales, Tenerife
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Martino When I speak of the saharawi people, always comes to the memory, those poor fishermen canary…
Another November, another autumn, another year, another decade and another decade. But nothing. It’s been 4 decades and the Sahara seems to be already part of the landscape, such as ritualised, an acute problem and that raises awareness, but unsolvable. The president of the Parliament of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Jatri Adduh, visited on Monday the Canary islands and went to the regional Chamber, in which, however much its cause may seem almost alien, made it clear that you will not: a war, “and can occur at any time”, would result in refugees and terrorism, affecting, above all, to the Islands. Who warns.
Another visit, another act, but does not feel a lot of frustration of the sahrawi people by the passage of the years and the lack of solutions?
Yes; the saharawi people feel that they have tried to be positive in this path, despite the fact that they were attacked, invaded, then repressed and deprived of their right to self-determination. Then, has been promised to hold a referendum on the part of the international community, the Security Council of the UN, and are frustrated, to the limit, to the edge of patience.
And what is that pass for overflow all?
Unfortunately, since 2012 we come from a situation of gridlock, of good auspices, of the process of negotiations and political settlement. And we see that, this year, the moroccans have taken positions worst, expelling the Minurso and violating the agreements of the cease-fire, leaving the wall and trying to extend its domination to the areas of the Polisario Front. In this sense, we cannot speak of expect something. What should happen is that the International Community, the UN, the countries are influential, and the Security Council to prevent the aggravation of it all.
But, can you really continue to trust in the UN?
No, unfortunately. The UN has demonstrated its inability to resolve this conflict, and we know why: because some countries that have responsibilities as permanent members in the Security Council, like France, do not want to solve. Unfortunately, he has been joined by Spain, which, instead of adopting a posture of prominence in the promotion of a solution and to implement the UN resolution, is encouraging the thesis of Morocco.
did Not expect nothing new, therefore, the second term of Rajoy in or planning meetings?
we Hope that you reestablish things and the governance, but Spain is a member of the Security Council and as chair in December, which forces him to push a little bit because his responsibility in this he calls.
What don’t surrender to France? Do you think that it will change something, and more now, if you reach the far right?
Unfortunately, the change of government in Spain or France do not change the position of the country…
But it can grow even worse: what they fear with a France of Le Pen?
Yes, but that carries with it a danger that not only threatens the saharawi people, as there are already threats of resumption of hostilities between us and the moroccans.
that Is to say, there is a real risk of new war on anything…
Yes, yes, that is it must be stressed that, in some positions, only 120 meters separate us and at any moment could blow up everything. And that means a generalization is total war, which will spread to all of Morocco, north Africa, Algeria… No one will be out of reach and could lead to a situation similar to that of Syria or Libya…
With refugees…
Clear: refugees, terrorism and security that will be extended to Morocco and will travel to Spain for being so forthcoming.
what All will be exacerbated with Trump or not because, with his ultranacionalismo, will obviate these conflicts?
we don’t know, but that the moroccans were counting on the success of Clinton, believing that he could be more favorable to its position…
Or whatever, that, although retorcidamente, I was pleased to win…
No, simply we have been heartened that Clinton did not come; there are now to see how it is going to act on this…
How would you describe the food situation, health, educational,… in the camps of sahrawi refugees?
The time it weighs, and also the reduction of financial assistance, material assistance, and has influenced pretty in these services and in programs for the disabled, seniors, children… Above all, when the reduced Spain; it’s going to be difficult, but there is a struggle and I am calling for is replaced.
With the global crisis, would receive the most support even from Spain or are there other countries that come to you?
The help of Algeria remains the same from 41 years ago. The Unhcr continues, and, two years ago, was eliminated from the Canary islands, but thankfully she has recovered this year, although at a level very limited.
Apart from official aid, what more can you do the people of spain and canary islands? Are satisfied with the placement of children and others, or can we do more?
You can do a lot more with public opinion and demand policy central or regional. In addition, you must avoid the economic relations, trade and policies in Morocco are not to the detriment of the right of the saharawi people.
how have you Not noticed tiredness, feeling of irresolvable problem, which is not cala both its cause…?
it must Be understood that, in these last 25 years, we have avoided confrontation and have conflict. There is the feeling that it is a low intensity conflict because there is not war, nor the dead…
But there was in his day…
And at any time there may be, and Spain cannot forget that you are responsible for what happened to the eyes of the international community, as was the power coloniser and administrator. That’s why, must continue the awareness of the Spanish…
And the canaries, because, if there is war, there will be refugees and may be in the Mediterranean… What a Lot of people would come to the Canary islands?
Yes, that’s why I say, with boldness and brotherhood, which should be avoided a military conflict and then there will be dire consequences for Spain and, above all, many in the Canary islands…
Where we live from tourism…
Yes, because there will be also a problem of terrorism and it should be remembered how it began, the Syrian…
Or the same Iraq invaded, from where does the Islamic State…
Exactly; and now, who are attacking in Iraq and Syria, looking for other places to attack…
In reality, are phenomena that feed on themselves…
For that reason, we want to avoid a conflict because we know what can happen, and it is resolved with the self-determination of the Sahara.
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