In a meeting with the Saharawi Ambassador in South Africa Mr. Salha Al-Abd, Bapela underlined that such position stems from ANC’s outstanding history of struggle to attain freedom and independence.

Consistent with African Union resolutions and international legitimacy, the official added that it derives from a common history and solid bonds that inked the African National Congress (ANC) and the Polisario Front.

Mr. Bapela announced that his party (ANC) did send no delegation to participate in Crans Montana Forum, held in the occupied city of Dajla from 12 to 14 March, rejecting, in the same regard, the attempts to involve the party’s name in such events.

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