# Cosatu has reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Western Sahara and their inalienable right to self-determination, independence, and freedom from Moroccan occupation. The federation met with Western Sahara ambassador, Beisat Deich, as part of the ongoing commitment to international solidarity and the global struggle against colonialism and occupation. Cosatu’s Noxolo Bhengu says the meeting highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the solidarity movement across Africa:
COSATU reaffirms its unwavering solidarity to the people of Western Sahara [SOUND]
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