The Polisario sent its «Defense Minister» on a tour to Tifariti and Amheriz, located east of the berm, where he inaugurated several facilities. These inaugurations contradict the recommendations set by the UN Secretary General in resolution 2414.
On Wednesday, November the 21st, MEPs from the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs voted in favor of granting preferential tariff treatment to products coming from Western Sahara. The vote was criticized by the Polisario.
In Addis Ababa, Brahim Ghali held talks with the Front’s classical allies on the sidelines of the African Union extraordinary session. Days later, officials from the Polisario said that they feel positive about the upcoming Geneva meeting.
The Polisario leadership is not in good terms with Sahrawi NGOs operating in Morocco's southern provinces.
The South African government said earlier this week that Morocco is yet to answer a request of agreement submitted by Pretoria in 2004.
The Spanish government and the Polisario have been leading strong diplomatic campaigns at the European Parliament. This comes as the European Union institution is examining the fisheries and agricultural agreements concluded between Morocco and the body.
The Authenticity and Modernity Party confirmed Sunday that it has expelled one of its MPs, elected in the Guelmim-Oued Noun, for taking part in an event hosted by the Polisario Front abroad.
Algeria has, recently, hired a new lobbyist close to Republicans to strengthen its position in the United States. In addition to law firm Foley Hoag, the country now is relying on the services of American political consultant David Keene.