Women’s protests in Dakhla today: Background of the open-ended sit-in and mutual accusations in the region

Background and motives for the protests in the city of Dakhla

In a notable field development in the city of Dakhla, a group of women has initiated an escalating protest in the form of an open-ended sit-in in the city center to express their deep resentment and protest against what they describe as a severe deterioration in their living and social conditions.

Accusations directed at the President of the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Regional Council

According to reports circulating regarding this protest, the protesters have directed direct accusations at Yanja El Khattat, in his capacity as President of the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Regional Council. These allegations claim that the affected women had their sources of livelihood cut off due to their refusal to join the new political party affiliated with the regional president, which sparked a wave of discontent and anger, pushing them toward the option of an open-ended sit-in.

Position of the concerned parties and anticipation of crisis developments

As of now, there has been no official clarification or comment from the President of the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Regional Council or the relevant institutional authorities in response to the serious accusations contained in the women’s protests, while the affected parties continue their protest to demand accountability and the removal of the harm they have suffered.