AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Policy & Research: A new analysis on GLP-1 obesity drugs says the science is promising for heart and liver health and may reduce some cancer risks, but researchers warn against treating them as a universal “cure-all” yet. Human Rights in Western Sahara: At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Sahrawi and international voices presented a 2025 annual report documenting nearly 170 violations in occupied Western Sahara, while NOVACT and working-group members also denounced an information blockade, land grabs tied to “green energy,” and deadly drone strikes. UN Diplomacy Spotlight: A high-level side event in Geneva highlighted escalation of rights abuses and structural media restrictions, with organizers calling for stronger international attention and access. Security & Regional Impact: African experts condemned attacks attributed to the Polisario Front in Smara and backed Morocco’s autonomy plan, framing the issue as part of a wider Sahel-Sahara security crisis. Drugs & Maritime Enforcement: Spain destroyed over 30 tonnes of cocaine seized in the Atlantic off Western Sahara, describing it as the country’s largest recorded haul. Food Tech for Refugee Camps: A fish farming project in Sahrawi camps near Tindouf is boosting local seafood supply by raising tilapia in desert conditions.
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