Spain Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan in Major Policy Shift
20 March 2022
After fifteen months of pressure, King Mohammed VI has finally achieved his goal of getting Spain to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
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Algeria Slams Spain’s ’Betrayal’ on Western Sahara, Denies Prior Knowledge
20 March 2022
Algeria condemns Spain’s change of position on the Sahara, which it considers a "second betrayal" after that of 1975. It assures that it was not informed of this "vile (…)
Morocco’s Ambassador Returns to Spain Following Shift in Sahara Policy
20 March 2022
Morocco’s ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, recalled to Rabat for consultations since last May, has finally joined her post this Sunday, a day after Spain’s change of (…)
Spain Shifts Stance on Western Sahara, Aligning with Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
20 March 2022
Spain’s new position on the Sahara issue continues to elicit comments. A Spanish media outlet believes it is "a de facto recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara".
Spain’s Sahara Stance Strains Relations with Algeria, Key Gas Supplier
20 March 2022
Spain has ended its crisis with Morocco by deciding to support the Sahara autonomy plan. A change of position that opens another crisis with Algeria, one of its main gas suppliers.
US Backs Spain’s Support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara Dispute
20 March 2022
The United States has reacted to Spain’s new position on the Sahara issue. Madrid "considers the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, realistic and credible basis (…)
Algeria Condemns Spain’s Shift on Western Sahara as ’Historic Betrayal’
19 March 2022
Reactions are pouring in after the announcement of Spain’s new position on the Sahara issue. Algeria, the protector of the Polisario, denounces "a 2nd historic betrayal of the (…)
Spanish Opposition Demands PM Sánchez Explain Shift on Western Sahara Autonomy
19 March 2022
The Popular Party (PP) demands the appearance of Pedro Sánchez in Congress to explain the basis of the decision to support the autonomy plan for the Sahara proposed by Morocco.
Algeria Recalls Ambassador to Spain Over Western Sahara Policy Shift
19 March 2022
Algeria is not digesting Spain’s change of position on the Sahara. It has just recalled its ambassador to Madrid for consultations.
Spain Backs Morocco’s Sahara Plan as Territorial Dispute Eases
19 March 2022
Spain announced on Friday its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. In return, the kingdom has committed to respecting the "territorial integrity" of Spain, which (…)