De Mistura to remain discreet about recent Sahara talks

US Draft resolution pushes for Western Sahara settlement with Moroccan autonomy plan

On the eve of the UN Security Council meeting dedicated to discussing MINURSO’s mandate, the Polisario Front sent a letter to the Council’s president expressing its firm rejection of the U.S. draft resolution, describing the text as a «serious and unprecedented deviation» from the principles of international law.

From Algiers, Trump’s Advisor reaffirms Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

President Donald Trump’s special advisor has dashed Algerian hopes for a potential reversal of U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, hopes that had been pinned on Massad Boulos.

Trump administration reaffirms Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara, frustrating Polisario and Algeria

Contrary to the hopes of the Polisario and Algeria, the Trump administration has publicly reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara—a diplomatic win for the Kingdom just days ahead of the April 14 UN Security Council meeting.