Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita receives US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

Antonio Guterres highlights the monitoring of human rights in Western Sahara

In his draft report on Western Sahara, submitted April the 2nd to the Security Council’s members, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the monitoring of human rights in the Sahara. The report made mention of Morocco’s «restrictions» that hinder the MINURSO’s mission.

Sahara : In Morocco, some parties fear the visit of US diplomat David Hale

The US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs is expected to visit Morocco this week. This visit might give a hard time to some parties in the Kingdom, especially as Antonio Guterres’ report on Western Sahara reflected the US willingness to make a change on the human rights situation in the region.

The Istiqlal party hosts a rally in Laayoune, irritating the Polisario Front

Hirak : Dutch MPs want the Netherlands to summon the Moroccan ambassador

The Casablanca Appeals court upholds prison sentences against Hirak detainees

After meeting the Icelandic Prime Minister, Brahim Ghali visits the country’s parliament

The different versions of the UN draft report on the Sahara as seen by Morocco and the Polisario

A new draft report on the Western Sahara conflict has been submitted to the Security Council by the UN Secretary-General this week. The report was quoted differently by Moroccan and pro-Polisario news platforms.

Western Sahara : Polisario’s leader Brahim Ghali meets Icelandic Prime Minister in Reykjavik

After a delegation from the Front was received by the Irish President in Dublin, Brahim Ghali and two of the Polisario’s members flew to Iceland. In Reykjavik, the separatist movement’s leader was received by the Icelandic Prime Minister.

MEPs urge Morocco in a letter to release all Hirak detainees