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| The process of decolonisation for Western Sahara must start now | The process of decolonisation for Western Sahara must start now |
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| In 1960 the UN adopted resolution 1514, which stated that all people have a right to self-determination and that colonialism should be brought to a speedy and unconditional end. Half a century later, there are still 16 non-self-governing territories around the world that have yet to achieve decolonisation. While some of these have rejected independence, others, such as Western Sahara, are still struggling for self-determination. This week in New York the UN's annual Fourth Committee on decolonisation has been hearing statements from country representatives and petitions from civil society groups on the issue of Western Sahara. We would like to add our voice to the demand for effective and immediate international action in favour of the process of decolonisation for Western Sahara. Javier Bardem petitioner at UN Fourth Committee, 2011, Jeremy Corbyn MP Chair of all-party parliamentary group on Western Sahara and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2009, Cathy Jamieson MP, Andy Love MP, Paul Flynn MP, at UN Fourth Committee, 2011, Terry Jones, Ken Loach, Stefan Simanowitz Free Western Sahara Network and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2010 & 2011, John Gurr Western Sahara Campaign UK, Carlos Bardem, Alvaro Longoria film director and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2011, Danielle Smith Sandblast, John Hilary War on Want, David Stothard Olive Branch Arts | In 1960 the UN adopted resolution 1514, which stated that all people have a right to self-determination and that colonialism should be brought to a speedy and unconditional end. Half a century later, there are still 16 non-self-governing territories around the world that have yet to achieve decolonisation. While some of these have rejected independence, others, such as Western Sahara, are still struggling for self-determination. This week in New York the UN's annual Fourth Committee on decolonisation has been hearing statements from country representatives and petitions from civil society groups on the issue of Western Sahara. We would like to add our voice to the demand for effective and immediate international action in favour of the process of decolonisation for Western Sahara. Javier Bardem petitioner at UN Fourth Committee, 2011, Jeremy Corbyn MP Chair of all-party parliamentary group on Western Sahara and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2009, Cathy Jamieson MP, Andy Love MP, Paul Flynn MP, at UN Fourth Committee, 2011, Terry Jones, Ken Loach, Stefan Simanowitz Free Western Sahara Network and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2010 & 2011, John Gurr Western Sahara Campaign UK, Carlos Bardem, Alvaro Longoria film director and petitioner on Western Sahara at UN, 2011, Danielle Smith Sandblast, John Hilary War on Want, David Stothard Olive Branch Arts |
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