Western Sahara: Occupied City of Dakhla Under "Severe" Siege

20 May 2014
Sahara Press Service (El Aaiun)

Dakhla (occupied Territories) — The occupied city of Dakhla is experiencing since the beginning of May a severe siege in all Sahrawi neighborhoods, accompanied by interrogations of some young Sahrawis because of their participation in the recent peaceful protests in the city, according to the Ministry of Occupied Territories and Community Abroad.

The siege included th neighborhoods of Omtunsi, Axekisat, El Amal and the 64 House complex. A constant disturbances on mobile phones has also been observed during phone calls, added the source.

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