On Sunday 17 November, dozens of Saharawis took to the streets of El Aaiun to protest against the involvement of Total, Siemens and the EU in the illegal exploitation of their occupied country's natural resources.
The protest march took place late afternoon, yesterday, in the capital city of occupied Western Sahara. Protesters specifically called on French oil company Total and German multinational Siemens to stop taking part in the plunder of Western Sahara. In addition, slogans and banners targetting the EU's intentions to fish in occupied waters, were widespread.
SRI update
The following overview enlists stock-exchange registered companies with current or recent operations in occupied Western Sahara. Updated 28 October 2026.
UN Security Council may endorse the occupation of Western Sahara
On the 30th of October, the UN Security Council may vote on a resolution on Western Sahara that sets aside the Saharawi people's right to self-determination, in violation of the UN Charter.
Polisario takes legal action to stop Ryanair
In a press conference in Madrid today, Polisario Front announced that the Western Sahara liberation movement is opening a legal case against the Spanish authorities for having issued a permit to Ryanair to fly to occupied Western Sahara.
Irish ad watchdog: Ryanair misleading about flights to Western Sahara
In a preliminary decision, the Irish advertising watchdog says the airline’s ads are likely to mislead, as Dakhla is “not a part of Morocco”.