Tunisia Civil Society Crackdown: Pro-Morocco activists in Tunisia say a wider crackdown on NGOs and critics could lead to new accusations of foreign collusion, raising fears of more judicial and administrative pressure on voices tied to the Western Sahara debate. Academic & Research Links in Laayoune: Ibn Zohr University signed new partnership agreements with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of La Laguna, extending Morocco–Spain academic cooperation into health research, medical humanities, and student mobility in the southern provinces. Human Rights Pressure on Detention: The International League for Human Rights urged Germany to intervene for Sahrawi political prisoner Naâma Asfari, detained in Kenitra since 2010 and on hunger strike over alleged unlawful detention and medical neglect. Justice System Capacity: Morocco’s parliament reports a shortage of forensic specialists—only 25 full-time forensic doctors nationwide—highlighting delays and low fees that make the specialty unattractive. International Solidarity Moves: Chile’s parliamentary delegation backed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2797, while France’s Communist Party reaffirmed support for Polisario and called for action against resource exploitation in Western Sahara. Energy & Investment Narrative: Coverage of Morocco’s large renewable energy megaprojects, including the Tarfaya wind farm, frames the scale of investment and local economic impact in the southern region.