Scandal in Spain: The Front Polisario cancels flights for the children of Sahara — what is happening?

Summer program «Vacation in the world 2025» under threat: thousands of children will be left without rest

Front Polisario announced about shocking The cancellation of all the planned flights to Spain for children from Sahara. Cause? Logistic and administrative problems associated with the delay in the issuance of collective passports. This decision affected all the autonomous communities of Spain, leaving thousands of children without the opportunity to spend summer in foster families.

“We are deeply regretted about the current situation, but without the necessary documents, children will not be able to go to Spain,” said representatives of the front Polisario.

Program «Vacation in the world»existing since the 1990s, traditionally allows children from refugee camps in Tynduf (Algeria) to spend summer in Spain. However, this year everything went not according to plan. The only break in the work of the program was previously pandemia Covid-19But now the situation looks even more alarming.

The main regions taking children is Andalusia, Catalonia, Castile-la-Manch, Basque Country and Galicia. The program is coordinated by the associations of friends of the people of Sahara and is supported by several ministries of Spain. However, current difficulties threaten its further implementation.

The organizers hope for a quick resolution of the situation and the resumption of the program. “We are doing everything possible so that the children can come to Spain and spend the summer safe”, — noted in the front Polisario.

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FAQ

1. What is the program «Vacation in the world»?

This is a program that allows children from refugee camps in Tinduf to spend summer in foster families in Spain.

2. Why were the flights canceled?

The reason was the delay in the issuance of collective passports necessary for the departure of children.

3. Which regions of Spain accept children?

The main regions: Andalusia, Catalonia, Castile-la-Manch, the country of Basque and Galicia.

4. When will the program resume?

The organizers are working on a solution to the problem and promise to report new dates in the near future.

5. How can I help?

You can support the program through the associations of friends of the Sakhara people or learn more on their official channels.