The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded that the detention conditions of a Sahrawi defender in Morocco constitute torture, violating international law. The report cites prolonged isolation, lack of medical care, and physical abuse as evidence of systematic mistreatment.

Morocco’s failure to uphold child‑rights obligations undermines its claims of democratic progress. The Committee’s findings demand immediate release, full medical treatment, and a transparent investigation into the detainee’s treatment.

International pressure must compel Morocco to reform its detention practices, ensuring that all detainees receive humane treatment and legal safeguards. Accountability and reparations are essential steps toward justice for the Sahrawi community.

Source: ishr.ch