El Wali Amidane (born 26 October 1986) is a Sahrawi human rights activist and an outspoken opponent of the Moroccan invasion of the territory of Western Sahara.

He is known for his imprisonment and subsequent torture received in response to his activities on behalf of Saharawi human rights.

[1] In 2006, few months after his release, Amidane's home was attacked by armed group of special forces of the Moroccan police.

El Wali and his sister Elkouria Amidane were detained and tortured.

[2] His sister was subsequently released, while El Wali Amidane was sentenced to five years imprisonment.