Morocco has blocked a delegation led by three Basque parliamentarians—Mikel Arruabarrena (PNV), Amancay Villalba (EH Bildu), and Jon Hernandez (Mixto-Sumar)—from entering the Sahara via the Laayoune airport, according to reports from Spanish media. The delegation, known for its pro-Polisario stance, returned to Las Palmas and held a press conference where they accused the Moroccan government of «violating their rights as public representatives». Jon Hernandez labeled the Moroccan authorities as «occupiers» and stated that they «were aware of our arrival». He further expressed surprise at the situation, saying, «We were not informed in advance of any possible issues, however, when we arrived at Laayoune airport, we were surprised by this arbitrary decision. We were separated from the rest of the passengers».
