The Polisario loses an ally as John Conyers leaves the congress over sexual harassment accusations

John Conyers, an American congressman known for supporting the Polisario Front has retired after being accused of sexually harassing former female staffers. The Polisario loses an ally as the Michigan Democrat leaves the congress.

History : When an uprising took place in the Tindouf camps in 1988

In 1988, a social unrest has taken place in the Tindouf Camps. A group of officials protested against the leadership of the front and the oppressive method it adopted. Several Sahrawis were arrested, tortured and abducted following the events. Flash back.

AU-EU summit : The Polisario sees its participation as a «victory» and former officials in the camps oppose its claims

While the Polisario Front has announced that attending the AU-EU summit in Abidjan is a historical victory, two former Sahrawi officials mocked the Movement’s claims. Details.

Brahim Ghali calls Algerians to «be patient» with the Polisario

5th AU-EU summit : Brahim Ghali leads the Polisario delegation

5th AU-EU summit : Morocco ended up lancing the festering boil

Having King Mohammed VI’s attending the 5th AU-EU summit reinforces the kingdom’s presence in Africa. A decision announced as the Polisario allies gathered under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community are facing a number of changes, namely in Zimbabwe and Angola.

EU-AU summit : The Chairperson of the AU commission puts an end to the crisis

Six days before the opening of the 5th AU-EU summit set to be hosted by Abidjan, Moussa Faki Mahamat declared that the problem linked to the Polisario’s participation was solved. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission said that all members of the pan-African organization will attend the partnership meeting scheduled for 29 and 30 of November.

Sahara : Kohler has allegedly proposed the drafting of a «Sahrawi constitution»

Horst Kohler is believed to have proposed a solution for the Western Sahara conflict, inspired by the advisory opinion given by the Court of International Justice in October 1975 recognizing the existence of legal ties of allegiance between the Sultan of Morocco and some of the tribes living in the territory of Western Sahara.  The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara has allegedly recommended the drafting of a «Sahrawi constitution».

Polisario : Former «ministers» launch an initiative for change

A new «initiative for change» has been launched by former «ministers» in the Tindouf camps. With bare faces, the Polisario ex-officials announced the creation of their new movement.

AU-EU summit : Brussels still does not recognize SADR, says Mogherini’s Spokeswoman

After weeks of silence, the European Union has clarified its position regarding the participation of the Polisario Front to the AU-EU summit. In a reassuring statement, Brussels declared that the European Union still does not recognize the self-proclaimed «SADR».