Spain moves toward granting citizenship to Sahrawis without Polisario documents

Spain’s lower house will vote on July 23 on a bill granting nationality to Sahrawis born before 1976, after Pedro Sánchez’s PSOE ended months of deadlock by backing the Sumar-led initiative. The proposal, however, excludes Polisario-issued documents as proof, a condition likely to fuel political controversy.

Algerian army kills two Sahrawi gold prospectors in Tindouf camps

Colombia: Abelardo de La Espriella’s first moves spark Polisario anger

Sahrawi NGOs urge UN action on Tindouf camp abuses

Representatives of Sahrawi NGOs have called on United Nations human rights rapporteurs to move beyond cautious, diplomatic statements and condemn human rights violations in the Tindouf camps. The request was backed up with specific examples presented to UN experts in Geneva.

Albares: «No country has spoken out» on Lahbib Abdelaziz’s death

Catalan party calls on Spain to clarify position on killing of Polisario militia members

Sahara: Why the strikes on Smara are prompting a tougher international response

As tensions worsen in the Sahel, the Sahara issue is now seen by several capitals as a central factor in regional stability, says researcher Mohamed Ahmed Kane. In his view, this shift is strengthening support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative and once again bringing Algeria’s responsibility for the situation in the Tindouf camps to the forefront.

Brahim Ghali eyes fourth term as Polisario congress looms

The Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps are calling for a congress to be held. Ahead of this key event, Brahim Ghali is making his moves , but he is not alone. A surprise contender could upset the balance.

A new UN Security Council resolution threatens the Polisario

In Geneva, a conference held to denounce Polisario attacks on civilians

In Geneva, a conference held on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council accused the Polisario Front of violating international humanitarian law in the buffer zones, particularly following the attack targeting Smara. Speakers called for international investigations, while advocating a negotiated political solution in the face of growing risks of destabilization in the Sahel.