Sovereignty & Legal Strategy: In Chahid El Hafed, Sahrawi officials and international lawyers pushed a new phase of litigation and documentation to defend permanent sovereignty over natural resources, citing court precedents and calling for stronger coordination among solidarity actors. Resource Exploitation & Monitoring: Canarian experts detailed vessel-tracking and digital databases used to monitor illegal exports from occupied ports, including looted sand. Occupation Linked to Crimes: Sahrawi mine-action officials argued resource exploitation is inseparable from the military presence and long-running violations, including landmine contamination. Tourism as a Business Tool: Spanish anti-colonial voices condemned Morocco’s tourism push in occupied areas as a way to legitimize occupation and violate EU law. Fertiliser & Tariffs: The Trump administration’s temporary tariff suspension on Moroccan phosphate imports is framed as a direct boost to Morocco’s control of Sahrawi territory amid US fertiliser fears. Human Rights Pressure: Sahrawi and European legal groups urged urgent action over detained activist Naama Asfari’s critical health after a hunger strike. Diplomatic Support: Australia’s Labor Party reaffirmed support for self-determination and MINURSO rights monitoring, while Nigeria reiterated backing for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Regional Energy Deal: ECOWAS greenlit a $25bn Nigeria–Morocco mega gas pipeline, a major North Africa energy corridor that could reshape trade and investment flows. Spain’s Nationality Move: Spain advanced a bill granting nationality to Sahrawis born during Spanish colonial rule, with further parliamentary steps ahead.