The bulk vessel Furness Karumba arrived this port in Perth, Australia, in August.
In August, Western Sahara Resource Watch wrote about the arrival of the bulk vessel Furness Karumba to Perth, Australia. The vessel contained phosphates from occupied Western Sahara, thus supporting the Moroccan illegal plundering of Western Sahara.
Upon the arrival of the vessel, the West Australian Branch of The Maritime Union of Australia on 3rd of September personally handed over a letter to the captain of the vessel, protesting such trade. The letter was also sent to the companies involved in the transport, as well as to Wesfarmers CSBP, the local importer.
Download the letter here.
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”.