MINURSO calls for the creation of joint military mechanism between Morocco and the Polisario

In his new report on the Western Sahara conflict, the UN Secretary-General focused on the actions undertaken by MINURSO. According to Antonio Guterres, the peacekeeping mission has proposed the creation of a joint military mechanism between Morocco and the Polisario.

Cuba and Morocco remain discreet about a meeting of Nasser Bourita and Bruno Rodríguez

MINURSO : Algeria’s Foreign Minister meets with the head of UN peacekeeping operations

New York : Morocco and Algeria singly resume their annual Western Sahara-related meetings

The 74th session of the UN General Assembly is no exception to the rule. To Morocco and Algeria, this year’s international event is another opportunity for the two neighboring countries to separately drum up support for the Western Sahara issue.

Sahara : Antonio Guterres submits comments to the UN from previous reports

Western Sahara : Spanish MEPs slam the activities of a French container shipping firm

Spanish MEPs have started the new parliamentary year by addressing a Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling on the Sahara. They slammed a «new maritime route», launched by French container transportation company CMA, meant to link Dakhla to Algeciras.

United States : President Donald Trump fires John Bolton, the Polisario’s friend

In an unexpected move, United States President Donald Trump fired his national security advisor John Bolton. His dismissal is good news for Morocco, which has been under pressure due to Bolton’s frustration.

MINURSO Force Commander meets with the Russian Chargé d'Affaires in Rabat

Sahara : Pedro Sanchez wants MINURSO to monitor human rights

To secure the support of Podemos during his inauguration as head of government, scheduled for September 23, Pedro Sanchez seems ready to sacrifice his good relations with Morocco. The Spanish politician believes that MINURSO must monitor human rights in the Sahara.

Polisario publishes a letter on The Wall Street Journal, responding to its article on the Sahara

After American newspaper the Wall Street Journal published an article, quoting the position of some US officials on the Western Sahara dispute, the Polisario decided to reply, relying on its representative in Australia and New Zealand.