Human trafficking takes root in Tindouf
Human trafficking remains an abhorrent practice, often associated with terrorist groups, most notably the Polisario Front.
Abduction of a young woman
The recent kidnapping of a young woman, whose testimony deeply moved the population, reinforces the idea that the Polisario Front has no place in the African Union. On the contrary, this terrorist organisation is proving to be a cruel instrument of exploitation and child abduction aimed at destabilising, in vain, the Kingdom of Morocco. The poignant case of this innocent young girl demands an urgent wake-up call from the international community.
— Pr Mehdi EL KAROUANI (@karouani_M) January 7, 2024
Filleh mint Chahid mint LAAROUSSIA embarks on a desperate quest to regain her freedom. The thread of this complex story is woven of betrayal, manipulation and a burning desire to escape an oppressive fate, but it is not unique, as the instrumentalisation of children has always been an Algerian practice par excellence in the Tindouf camps and internationally.
A few months ago, Filleh contacted "Butincon", a Spanish food delivery company, setting in motion a series of events that revealed some of the darker underbelly of the Tindouf camps. Their initial intention was to return temporarily to the camps, but what should have been a harmless journey turned into a torturous captivity orchestrated by the Polisario.
The scenario becomes even more sinister when we learn that the terrorist organisation deliberately destroyed Filleh's identity papers, thus holding her against her will.
Moreover, the timing of Filleh's abduction is not insignificant. The young woman had just come of age in Spain, where she had been living for eighteen years. While attending a wedding, she was dragged away from this happy event and taken to Oran, where she is currently awaiting the arrival of a Spanish lawyer.
— Pr Mehdi EL KAROUANI (@karouani_M) January 7, 2024
This story highlights the sad reality of a population held hostage in the complex intricacies of the Tindouf camps. Filleh's narrative resonates as a symphony of struggle and determination, as each note tells a story of captivity, the desire for freedom and the ongoing search for an emancipated identity.
I am outraged, but Filleh's story should raise fundamental questions about the responsibility and involvement of the Polisario Front in various abductions and kidnappings, and about the need for international action to put an end to these abusive practices. Moreover, the situation calls for an in-depth reflection on how the international community can intervene to protect the fundamental rights of those trapped in this Algerian-orchestrated lie.