Morocco
Moroccan Drone Strike Kills Four Polisario Front Leaders in Western Sahara
At least four Polisario Front leaders were killed by a drone from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in the buffer zone.
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Western Sahara
Spain
Spain Alarmed as Morocco and Algeria Escalate Military Buildup in North Africa
Spain is watching with concern the military buildup of Morocco and Algeria . Madrid is concerned about the impact this arms race could have on the balance of power in the region.
Morocco
Morocco Implicated in Widening European Parliament Corruption Scandal
The corruption scandal shaking the European Parliament continues to reveal its secrets. Morocco is also suspected of having solicited MEPs to intervene in its favor, particularly on the Sahara issue.
Morocco
Former Tunisian President Calls for Thaw in Morocco-Tunisia Relations Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki spoke again on the diplomatic rift between Rabat and Tunis , saying that the current chill between the two countries should not last.
Morocco
UN Envoy for Sahara to Visit Algeria and Mauritania Following Morocco Trip
About a month after his working visit to Morocco, Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara, will continue his tour in the region as part of his mission. The diplomat is announced between September and October in Algeria and Mauritania.
Morocco
Israeli Justice Minister Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Stance During Visit
During a working visit to Morocco, Gideon Saar, the Israeli Minister of Justice , reaffirmed his country’s support for the kingdom’s position on the Sahara issue.
Morocco
UN Envoy for Sahara Begins Regional Tour in Morocco
Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, began a new visit to the region on Saturday to deepen consultations with all the parties involved.
Spain
Polisario Leader Accuses Spain of Abandoning Sahrawi People Over Western Sahara
Since Spain has revised its position on the Moroccanness of the Sahara, this is the first time that Brahim Ghali has broken his silence. In an interview with the Spanish daily El Mundo, the Polisario Front leader accused Spain of once again abandoning the Sahrawis.
France
French Parliament Praises Morocco's Political Stability Amid Regional Challenges
"Morocco represents a pole of political stability in the region," according to the French parliament.
Morocco
UN Envoy Begins Sahara Peace Tour in Morocco, Aims to Revive Political Process
Staffan de Mistura , the new envoy of the United Nations (UN) arrived on Wednesday in Rabat. According to the spokesman of the institution, this visit to Morocco is the first stage of a regional tour that should also take him to Algeria.
Spain
Spain Pledges Support for New UN Envoy on Western Sahara Mission
The new UN envoy for the Sahara, Staffan De Mistura, can count on Spain for the success of his mission. The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, reiterated this on Friday in Rome, during a meeting.
Morocco
Morocco Seeks Peaceful Resolution to Western Sahara Dispute, Asserts Territorial Rights
Morocco no longer wants to linger on the crisis in the Sahara . Once again, the kingdom says it is seeking a peaceful solution, while claiming its "legitimate rights" over this disputed territory.