Western Sahara in 2019… a year of withdrawals and a setback for the Polisario

The year 2019 was marked by a series of events that affected the Western Sahara conflict. While Morocco emerged victorious this year, scoring diplomatic points in Africa and Latin America, the Polisario witnessed a setback initiatied by the situation in Algeria.

Brahim Ghali re-elected as head of the Polisario Front

The Polisario declares a three-day mourning in Tindouf after the death of General Gaid Salah

The UN reacts to the presence of two MINURSO observers at the Polisario's congress

Brahim Ghali, the only candidate running to head the Polisario Front

After Algiers, the Polisario denounces the opening of a Comorian consulate in Laayoune

Will other Latin American countries withdraw recognition of «SADR» in 2020 ?

If in 2019 Morocco achieved a breakthrough in El Salvador, the year 2020 may bring about more «SADR» recognition withdrawals from countries of the Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) and Latin America.

The Polisario denounces the expulsion of Basque MPs from the Sahara in a letter to the UN

While criticizing Morocco, South Africa’s Minister mourns death of a Polisario representative

Sahara : Phosphate protests in New Zealand to turn to compromise

Kiwi organizations protesting against a cargo ship carrying phosphate rock sourced in Western Sahara are ready to turn to a compromise. Trade unionists are asking for a «clamorous and pragmatic action» and are open to discuss an agreement with the importing company.