Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Lifestyle > “Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello
Lifestyle

“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello

Last updated: October 9, 2025 5:06 am
Share
“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello
SHARE

Text and images by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello

This year commemorates fifty years since Spain’s exit from Western Sahara, leaving an unhealed scar. The Sahrawi community continues to exist in exile and diaspora, stripped of their right to self-governance and sovereignty.

The initiative Mtmarfga stems from extensive dialogues with Mulaha, portraying her experiences as emblematic of the struggles faced by numerous Sahrawis in the diaspora while highlighting their enduring absence from mainstream narratives.

An identity document for stateless individuals issued under the United Nations Convention of September 28, 1954.

A travel document issued under the UN Convention of September 28, 1954, enabling stateless persons to travel internationally when they lack a passport from their home country.

Blurred identity.

Blurred identity.

Mulaha came to Spain as a young girl through Vacaciones en Paz, a humanitarian initiative that has enabled Sahrawi children to spend summer holidays with Spanish families, offering an alternative childhood compared to life in refugee camps. What started as a short vacation turned into a transformative phase in her life.

A childhood photo of Mulaha with the Western Sahara flag.

Childhood photograph of Mulaha alongside the Western Sahara flag.

Detail of fingers pointing through a torn map of the Atlantic towards northwest Africa.

Detail of fingers emerging through a ripped map of the Atlantic, aiming towards northwest Africa.

“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello.

Mulaha’s personal journey reflects the collective struggle of a scattered, fragmented, and often overlooked community sustaining its existence between history and today. Despite having lived predominantly in Spain, Mulaha remains in a state of statelessness, which signifies not just the lack of legal acknowledgment but also the absence of a nationality to guarantee fundamental rights accessible to many. Within her identity lies the nation where she resides and the one that persists in her language, memories, and roots. In the coming year, after a long two-decade wait, Mulaha will finally receive a Spanish passport, enabling her to travel freely.

“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello.

An image from the project “Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello.

A poem from the Sahrawi writer Tfarrab's book Devenir Seiba.

Poem from the work Devenir Seiba by the Sahrawi author Tfarrab.

Mtmarfga translates to “relaxed” in Hassanía, an Arabic dialect utilized by the Sahrawi people. It represents how women rest at home—a simple act that symbolizes endurance, resistance, and visibility. This project sheds light on this quiet existence, affirming that against all odds, the Sahrawi people continue to assert their identity, memory, and claim to visibility.

“Those who attempt to conquer the desert will be enveloped by the sand.”

“Those who try to occupy the desert will be swallowed by the sand.”

“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello.

Stateless identity.

Nationality: Stateless

Upon inquiring:
—What destination do you dream of visiting once your Spanish citizenship is granted?
She answered:
—To be honest, I haven’t really contemplated it, but I certainly want to explore Africa.”

“Mtmarfga” by Ainhoa Ezkurra Cabello.

The title image for “Mtmarfga”.

Mtmarfga

Mulaha Focu Yuli.

Mulaha Focu Yuli (29)

About the artist

Ainhoa Ezkurra (1988) is a visual artist from Spain, currently based in both Barcelona and Formentera. With a foundation in cinematography, she engages in independent and editorial ventures, concentrating on empathetic portraits, cultural traditions, and social transitions. Her photography tackles stereotypes, collective memory, and diverse identities, in search of humanistic beauty within everyday experiences.

See also  Castor Oil Stomach Wraps Helped My Bloating More Than Any Supplement
TAGGED:AinhoaCabelloEzkurraMtmarfga
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Megyn Kelly to Lead Her Own Sirius XM Channel in New Multi-Year Deal Megyn Kelly to Lead Her Own Sirius XM Channel in New Multi-Year Deal
Next Article ‘Biggest ever’ great white shark Contender surfaces just off Canada – plumping up on seals ‘Biggest ever’ great white shark Contender surfaces just off Canada – plumping up on seals
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

‘Desperate Houswives’ Reboot in Development at Onyx Collective

A new iteration of the popular ABC series "Desperate Housewives" is currently in development at…

April 29, 2025

Amiee Byrne’s Realistic Ceramic Sculptures Underscore the Charm of Discarded Goods — Colossal

Australian artist Amiee Byrne has a unique talent for transforming everyday objects into lifelike ceramic…

April 29, 2025

Tren de Aragua gang members arrested for murder in Aurora

Federal authorities recently apprehended two confirmed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in…

November 2, 2024

75 Short Funny Work Quotes to Make Your Day More Fun (and Less Stressful)

If you find yourself trapped in those never-ending Monday meetings or battling with a printer…

October 30, 2024

Sony India Catches ACC Cricket Rights in Eight Year Deal

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured an exclusive eight-year broadcast deal with the Asian…

November 22, 2024

You Might Also Like

Hailey Bieber’s Slogan Sweater Makes a Simple (But Celebrity-Backed) Statement
Lifestyle

Hailey Bieber’s Slogan Sweater Makes a Simple (But Celebrity-Backed) Statement

October 31, 2025
Jay-Z Shuts Down Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Critics
Lifestyle

Jay-Z Shuts Down Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Critics

October 31, 2025
How Nigerian Brand Orange Culture Beat the Odds
Lifestyle

How Nigerian Brand Orange Culture Beat the Odds

October 31, 2025
Why Choose a Driver Service in Miami Over Rideshare Apps
Lifestyle

Why Choose a Driver Service in Miami Over Rideshare Apps

October 30, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?