4 October 2011

 Hearing of Petitioners by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on behalf of the Western Sahara

Mr. Chairman
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates
Ladies and Gentleman

All I do know, is long before there was the Arab spring, there was the Sahawrian fall. Where the Sahawrians lived bravely and were attacked and died in violence, at the hands of the Moroccan policies and perpetrated by their Army.

This act, despite warnings and reports by many, including a 2008 Human Rights Watch report cited in my last year's speech was against a people living in self determination and continued peaceful resolve.

It is this strength witnessed when visiting their refugee camps over a decade ago, that embody the wisdom of the Saharwian people.

A people that have steadfastly proven themselves to be on the forefront of many frontiers.

And a people who's examples are desperately needed by all and should be protected by all.

Thank you for your time.

Miss Cynthia Basinet
Nobel Peace Prize Nominated Singer.Actress