Adalauk Human Rights First

Taleb Alisalem, known as Taleb Sahara on social media, is a courageous Sahrawi human rights defender who speaks out boldly against the ongoing Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara and the systemic repression of his people. Despite facing relentless smear campaigns led by Moroccan state-controlled media, Taleb continues to advocate for the Sahrawi people's inalienable right to self-determination as recognized by international law, including multiple UN resolutions and the International Court of Justice.

This campaign of defamation is not just a personal attack on Taleb but part of a broader strategy to silence Sahrawi voices calling for justice and freedom. The Moroccan media uses false accusations and disinformation to delegitimize him, aiming to erase the Sahrawi people's legitimate struggle from the global stage.

Freedom of expression and political dissent are protected rights under international human rights instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. Taleb’s activism is a vital expression of these rights, highlighting the continued denial of Sahrawi sovereignty by Morocco.

Adala UK stands firmly with Taleb Alisalem and all Sahrawi human rights defenders facing intimidation and repression. We call on the international community to uphold the Sahrawi people's rights and to hold accountable those who seek to silence their voices through propaganda and persecution.

True justice for requires recognizing the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and protecting those who bravely speak out for freedom and human dignity.

From Occupation to Defamation: Adala UK Condemns Moroccan Media Campaign Against Sahrawi Activist Taleb Alisalem - Human Rights for Western Sahara Adala UK firmly condemns the intensifying campaign of defamation targeting Sahrawi human rights defender Taleb Alisalem known online as “Taleb Sahara” and the dangerous discourse aimed at delegitimizing his legitimate activism. The recent wave of baseless accusations portraying him as racially d...