Sahara Autonomy

Russia Criticizes Spain’s Shift on Western Sahara, Backs UN Resolutions

3 April 2022

The Russian ambassador to Algeria, Igor Belyaev, deplored the abrupt change in Spain’s position on the Sahara, recalling that it has a "historical responsibility" towards the (…)

Former Spanish PM González Backs Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan as ’Best Solution’

3 April 2022

The former Spanish Prime Minister, Felipe González, supported his country’s new position on the Sahara, considering the Moroccan autonomy initiative as "the best solution" to (…)

Spanish Socialists Seek Compromise on Western Sahara Policy Ahead of Key Vote

2 April 2022

The spokesperson for the PSOE parliamentary group, Hector Gomez, assured that his party will seek to negotiate an agreement with the opposition before the presentation to (…)

Spanish PM Sanchez to Visit Morocco, Signaling New Era in Bilateral Relations

2 April 2022

The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, will make an official visit to Morocco next week. It will mark the beginning of "a new stage in relations" between the (…)

Spain Shifts Stance on Western Sahara to Protect National Interests, Government Says

31 March 2022

The government spokeswoman, Isabel Rodriguez, reiterated on Thursday the government’s satisfaction with having changed its position on the Sahara, stressing that this decision (…)

Spanish King Plays Key Role in Mending Morocco-Spain Relations Over Western Sahara

31 March 2022

Spain and Morocco have ended a ten-month crisis after Spain publicly declared its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. The King of Spain, Felipe VI, played an (…)

Spanish Congress Rejects Government’s Shift on Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

31 March 2022

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs will travel to Morocco this Friday without the support of Congress. The political parties of the governing coalition as well as the (…)

Israel Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, Boosting Diplomatic Efforts

30 March 2022

Morocco is close to victory in the Sahara, obtaining the support of Israel for the autonomy plan after that of Spain, according to a famous British newspaper.

Spain’s Sanchez Faces Backlash Over Sahara Autonomy Plan Support

30 March 2022

Busy taking part in the European Council on the energy crisis that ended on Friday in Brussels, Pedro Sanchez did not have time to manage the tensions within the governing (…)

Spanish Far-Right Party Vox Criticizes Migrant Surge Despite Morocco Diplomacy

28 March 2022

The Vox party denounced on Monday the arrival of 293 migrants to the Canary Islands over the weekend, stressing that the change in Spain’s position on the Sahara, which ended (…)