Sahara: What the Polisario demanded during the Madrid negotiations

In Madrid, Western Sahara negotiations have highlighted the differences between the Polisario Front and the United States, with the latter rejecting the Sahrawi and Algerian proposals, particularly concerning the organization of a referendum and a trade agreement. Despite showing some openness to the idea of autonomy, the Polisario insists that any progress must be contingent upon international guarantees and a general amnesty.

Gran Canaria PP meets Polisario, urges Spain to reverse Sahara stance

Algeria calls for an urgent Security Council meeting on the Sahara issue

Polisario unveils «expanded proposal» amid U.S. push for Sahara Autonomy resolution

The draft UN resolution on the Western Sahara issue, presented by the United States, has caused a political upheaval within the Polisario Front. In response, the Front quickly announced the «expansion» of its proposal, which it had initially submitted in 2007 as a counter to the Moroccan autonomy initiative, despite not being prompted to do so by any party.

MEP Rima Hassan softens stance on Western Sahara

Sahara : John Bolton questions the future of MINURSO

Italy : Referendum to ease naturalization fails, draws criticism from Giorgia Meloni

United States : John Bolton continues his pro-Polisario and pro-Algeria lobbying

The former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump has openly voiced his support for the Polisario Front, amid diplomatic turmoil. In a passionate op-ed, Bolton calls for a self-determination referendum in Western Sahara, criticizes U.S. alignment with Moroccan positions, and raises concerns about a potential Russian-Chinese breakthrough in Africa. His stance echoes arguments put forward by Algiers, even as some U.S. lawmakers push to designate the Polisario as a terrorist organization.

Spanish MPs slam weather agency for using full map of Morocco

After Algeria, South Africa confronts new independence movement