UK Labour government dashes Polisario hopes

In the United Kingdom, the Labour government has affirmed that commercial activities in Western Sahara are legal, continuing the stance of its Conservative predecessor. This decision has disappointed the Polisario.

UK's new left-wing government clarifies stance on Sahara issue

Algeria defies France with mass return of expelled nationals post-Sahara policy shift

Morocco Navy exercise off Sahara coast, Canary Islands unfazed by Sumar's «concerns»

Finland backs Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan as «good basis for a solution»

Antonio Guterres stresses critical need for renewed ceasefire in Sahara

The UN Secretary-General warns against «escalation» in the Sahara. In a new report on the situation in the territory, Antonio Guterres stressed that «it is critical for a ceasefire to be re-established», which was broken by the Polisario on November 13, 2020.

Spain refuses asylum to two more Sahrawis

Olympics : French mayor closes Moroccan stand over Sahara comments

Sahara : Morocco's autonomy plan sees growing support since 2007

In recent years, numerous international powers have shifted their position and publicly affirmed support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for the Sahara. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, continues efforts to revive stalled negotiations between the parties.

Algeria vows retaliation after France recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara