Author
t rose
interview with a survivor of torture in Morocco who is seeking political asylum. US now uses Moroccan torture chambers.
In 1957 the UN recognized the right to self-determination for the colony of Spanish Sahara. In 1975 Spain withdrew but turned the colony over to invading Moroccan troops. The UN recognized the government of Western Saraha in exile. A struggle for independence has continued to the present day with opposition members being imprisoned and tortured daily.
The man interviewed has been in hiding for many years, thought he was getting polical asylum but got scammed. Recently incarcerated, he is seeking political asylum once again while uncle tries to send him back to Moroccan authorities who are torturing people for the U.S..