Western Sahara Resource Watch

@WSRW
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We research and campaign the companies and governments that work for Moroccan interests in occupied Western Sahara.
Our websitehttps://wsrw.org
Western Sahara Resource Watch3d ago

🔴 Morocco’s trade in occupied #WesternSahara’s phosphate rock is shrinking in buyers but growing in value.

Our latest report shows #Morocco made around $376.5 million in 2025 from selling #Saharawi phosphate rock to just 3 international buyers.

https://wsrw.org/en/news/record-low-number-of-importers-of-western-sahara-phosphates

Western Sahara Resource Watch4d ago
đź”´ This contrast is staggering.
Morocco’s estimated phosphate revenues from occupied #WesternSahara in 2025: $376.5 million.
UN humanitarian appeal for Saharawi refugees in 2025: $103.9 million.
Read all about #Morocco's trade in #Saharawi white gold in our new report: https://wsrw.org/en/news/record-low-number-of-importers-of-western-sahara-phosphates
Western Sahara Resource WatchMay 29

📢 Out now!
Check the latest edition of P for Plunder, documenting the volumes, values and customers of #Morocco’s illegal trade in #phosphate rock from occupied #WesternSahara in 2025.

👉 https://wsrw.org/en/news/record-low-number-of-importers-of-western-sahara-phosphates
#conflictminerals #BizHumanRights #ESG

Western Sahara Resource WatchMay 27
đź”´ Occupied #WesternSahara: the illegal phosphate trade continues.
So does our investigation.
📢 P for Plunder 2026 - coming soon!
Western Sahara Resource WatchApr 30

A #humanrights review of #NewZealand’s phosphate imports from occupied #WesternSahara sidelines core rights, overlooks legal context, and relies on “consultation” under occupation.

That is not due diligence - it’s deflection.

https://wsrw.org/en/news/tuhana-human-rights-advisors-ignore-human-rights

#BusinessAndHumanRights

Western Sahara Resource WatchFeb 13
🔴 Four days after signing a #criticalminerals deal with Morocco that covers occupied #WesternSahara waters, the #USA hosted talks linked to #Morocco’s autonomy plan.
In geopolitics, parallel tracks are rarely unrelated.
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https://wsrw.org/en/news/us-eyes-minerals-in-occupied-western-sahara
Western Sahara Resource WatchDec 19

Research. Document. Holding power to account.
And much of our work is volunteer driven.

If you’re able to support independent research on #WesternSahara - through a monthly or one-off donation - it truly helps: https://wsrw.org/en/support-us

Thank you for following & sharing. Happy holidays.

Western Sahara Resource WatchDec 16
Moroccan companies in occupied #WesternSahara use foreign certification schemes to reach international markets.
Check out our new report on controversial "responsibility" and "sustainability" labels.
https://wsrw.org/en/news/new-report-certified-occupation
Western Sahara Resource WatchDec 11
📢 OUT NOW!
🌍 New report: Greenwashing Occupation.
Renewables cannot erase occupation.
Today we publish the most comprehensive mapping of #Morocco’s energy projects in #WesternSahara - and the companies enabling them.
https://wsrw.org/en/news/new-report-greenwashing-occupation
Western Sahara Resource WatchNov 20, 2025
The certification scheme #GlobalGAP that claims to champion legal compliance has circulated misleading information about #EU labelling rules for products originating from occupied #WesternSahara.
https://wsrw.org/en/news/globalgap-misleads-eu-retailers