Polisario

COVID-19 Crisis Worsens in Tindouf Camps as Polisario Leaders Isolate, Leaving Residents Without Aid

11 April 2020

While covid-19 is raging in the Algerian camps of Tindouf, the Polisario leaders have confined themselves, leaving the inhabitants to their sad fate.

Senior Polisario Front UN Envoy Ahmed Boukhari Dies After Long Illness

3 April 2020

The Permanent Representative of the Polisario Front to the UN, Ahmed Boukhari, died on Tuesday, April 1, from the "consequences of a long illness".

Morocco Raises Alarm Over Militarization of Tindouf Refugee Camps at UN Meeting

13 March 2020

Morocco continues to be concerned about the situation in the Tindouf camps, especially since Algeria has transferred a non-state and separatist actor to the camp. The Moroccan (…)

Western Sahara Leader Warns of Potential Military Conflict with Morocco

2 March 2020

The president of the "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" ("SADR"), Brahim Ghali, threatened Morocco during the celebration of the 44th anniversary of his "country".

Podemos Party Softens Stance on Western Sahara Dispute

26 February 2020

Despite the scathing criticism from part of the Spanish political class against Morocco, the government remains inflexible on its position regarding the Moroccan Sahara. (…)

Algeria Fuels Tensions in Western Sahara with $500 Million Aid to Polisario Front

17 February 2020

Despite the injunctions of the United Nations Council, the Polisario front continues to provoke controversy by attracting followers to its project of building an administrative (…)

Algeria Calls for Boycott of Africa Cup of Nations Futsal in Disputed Western Sahara

27 January 2020

Algeria has called for a boycott of the Africa Cup of Nations Futsal. Organized in Laâyoune, in the Moroccan Sahara, this competition is causing the anger of Algeria and the (…)

Algeria’s New President Challenges Morocco’s Claim to Western Sahara

25 January 2020

The brand new Algerian president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has once again contested Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

Gabon Opens Consulate in Western Sahara, Boosting Morocco’s Diplomatic Efforts

17 January 2020

Gabon is officially opening the doors of a general consulate in Laâyoune. The result of the Moroccan diplomatic efforts led by Minister Nasser Bourita, the opening ceremony (…)

UN Praises Peaceful Passage of Africa Eco Race Through Disputed Guerguerat Zone

16 January 2020

The United Nations (UN) congratulated the Moroccan authorities for having ensured that the stage of the "Africa Eco Race" rally, linking Morocco and Mauritania, crossed the (…)