Arab lawyers call for liberation of Moroccans sequestered in Algeria camps

The permanent office of Arab Lawyers Union called for the liberation of all the people sequestered in Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria) and who are victim of all kinds of torture.

At the end of the union's first session held in Rabat this June 6-8, the office urged for "unconditional respect" of Morocco's sovereignty on its southern provinces.

The office further condemned the occupation of Sebta and Melilla (Spanish-occupied Moroccan cities) and chaafarine islands that are part of Morocco's territory."

Participants further reiterated solidarity with Morocco "in its courageous stand against terrorism" and denounced May 16 terrorist attacks that were perpetrated in Casablanca.