Western Sahara: Statement on Sahrawi Activist Aminatou Haidar - United States concerned about her health and well-being

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Aminatou Haidar, right. (Photo Courtesy Saharauiak)

The United States remains concerned about the health and well-being of Sahrawi activist Aminatou Haidar, recipient of the 2008 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and the Train Foundation's 2009 Civil Courage Prize. We urge a speedy determination of her legal status and full respect for due process and human rights.


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