Mahjoub Salek

Mahjoub Salek

politician Morocco

Mahjoub Salek is a prominent figure in the Sahrawi independence movement, known for being one of the founders of the Polisario Front. Originally established to fight against Spanish colonial rule in Western Sahara, Salek has critiqued the movement's evolution into a separatist agenda, influenced by external powers such as Algeria and Libya. He has openly discussed his personal experiences, including years of imprisonment and torture for his dissenting views within the Polisario. Salek advocates for a political solution to the long-standing conflict between Morocco and the Polisario, emphasizing the need for autonomy and reform within the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
77,219
Power
251$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Morocco 1 6.00 0.21% +0% 36,910,558 77,219 $120,000 251$
Totals 1 36,910,558 77,219 $120,000 251$
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Recent Mentions

Morocco Morocco: Mahjoub Salek is the co-founder of the Polisario and a coordinator of Khat Achahid, who reflects on the historical struggles of the Sahrawi people. 5

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Sahara, États-Unis, Algérie... les messages subtils de Omar Hilale

Morocco Morocco: Mahjoub Salek, one of the founders of the polisario, provided unique insights into the genesis of the conflict and its resolution prospects. 7

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Voici comment le «mouvement» du polisario a été dévoyé (Mahjoub Salek)