On July 15, 2026, Philippe Bouyssou, the mayor of Ivry-sur-Seine, sent a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging him to intervene with Moroccan authorities for the immediate release of Naâma Asfari, a prisoner of conscience. The letter was reported by the Sahara Press Service (SPS).
Naâma Asfari, a Sahrawi activist, has been detained in Morocco since 2020. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have called for her release, citing her peaceful activism for Western Sahara self-determination.
Mayor Bouyssou's appeal aligns with previous calls from French and international groups. As of July 16, 2026, no official response from the Élysée Palace has been reported.
