Sahara : Is Morocco linked to Horst Kohler’s sudden resignation ?

On Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson announced that the Personal Envoy to Western Sahara Horst Kohler resigned. Was his decision linked to health issues or Morocco’s reported pressure ?

The Polisario conveys its disappointment to the UNSG Assistant for Peace Operations

Morocco’s Jallal Toufiq re-elected as member of International Narcotics Control Board

Moussa Faki and Antonio Guterres meet at the UN without addressing the Western Sahara issue

As the Polisario spoke of «self-determination», Morocco sent elected Sahrawis to a UN seminar

In a regional seminar held by the UN Special Committee on Decolonization, the Polisario sought the opportunity to make mention of «self-determination» and «independence». Meanwhile, Morocco sent elected representatives from the Sahara to attend the UN seminar.

Sahara : Will the Polisario be building a mosque in Amhereez ?

MINURSO’s mission and human rights, challenging points for Morocco in resolution 2468

In resolution 2468, the UN Security Council urged parties involved in the Western Sahara conflict to cooperate with MINURSO and facilitate its mission in the region. In addition to human rights monitoring, the UN resolution contains challenging points for Morocco.

Western Sahara : The UN Security Council extends mandate of MINURSO by six months

Morocco ranked eighth in Africa by the Good Country Index

Morocco is one of the countries that were included in the 2019 edition of the Good Country Index, developed by British political advisor Simon Anholt. The Kingdom was ranked 77th out of 153 countries and 4th in the Arab World.

Sahara : UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson turns down a question on MINURSO’s vote