Aminetu Haidar, a renowned international activist, has voiced concern over growing discontent among Sahrawi youth who believe peaceful resistance is no longer a viable option for the protracted conflict in Western Sahara. During her visit to Gran Canaria for the presentation of the documentary 'Aminetu', Haidar stated that new generations favor war, a stance she finds regrettable but understandable.
The activist attributed this shift towards arms to the "indifference" of the international community and the failure to apply international law. According to Haidar, Sahrawi youth view human rights as mere "slogans" and have lost all trust in bodies like the United Nations, accusing them of abandonment, drawing parallels with the situations of the Gazan or Lebanese people.
“"The new generation no longer believes in peaceful resistance. They are all in favor of war, of arms. It is very regrettable, but I can understand them because the international community is indifferent, it does not want to apply international law."
Haidar criticized countries like Spain, the United States, and the international community for aligning with Morocco, which she believes shows a lack of will to resolve the conflict and ensure the self-determination of the Sahrawi people. "They are tired of words," declared the activist, who, despite the weariness, continues to advocate for a peaceful solution based on the right to self-determination.
The documentary 'Aminetu', directed by Lucía Muñoz Lucena and scripted by Nicolás Castellano, covers the hunger strike the activist undertook in Lanzarote in 2009 and aims to highlight the silence surrounding the situation in Western Sahara. Haidar views the Spanish Government's policy shift in 2022, deeming the Moroccan autonomy proposal the most "serious, credible, and realistic," as a continued "betrayal" of the Sahrawi people.
