Saharawis demonstrating against Kosmos Energy in occupied territory

14 October, women in El Aaiun, Western Sahara took to the streets to protest the upcoming drilling of Kosmos Energy in occupied Western Sahara. 

Published 18 October 2014

14 October, women in El Aaiun, Western Sahara took to the streets to protest the upcoming drilling of Kosmos Energy in occupied Western Sahara. The UN states oil exploration in the territory is illegal if the Saharawis do not consent to it. 
 

SRI update

The following overview enlists stock-exchange registered companies with current or recent operations in occupied Western Sahara. Updated 29 November 2025.

29 November 2025

These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU

187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are. 

27 November 2025

Parliament nearly blocks Morocco’s labelling grab

EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.

26 November 2025

Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action

Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan. 

26 November 2025