Sahara : A former Australian politician tipped to succeed Horst Köhler

Sahara : Aminatou Haidar meets the former UN personal envoy Horst Köhler in Berlin

Sahara : Will the new UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy be African ?

On May 22, the United Nations announced the resignation of Horst Kohler from his role as the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy. Since then, Antonio Guterres has sent Morocco and Algeria names of officials that could replace the German diplomat.

France appreciates work done by Horst Kohler, wishes continuation of process

The Polisario insists on its «legitimacy» as a representative of Sahrawis

In a series of events, the Polisario Front has been insisting on the idea of being the only «legitimate representative of Saharwis». To back its stand, the Front relies on a non-binding resolution, adopted by the UN General Assembly in the 1970s. 

Kohler resignation : Polisario points the roles of France and Morocco

Western Sahara : The Polisario fears the consequences of Horst Kohler’s resignation

The Polisario warned in a statement against using Horst Kohler’s resignation as an excuse to delay UN-led roundtable on Western Sahara. Commending the efforts of the German diplomat, the Front urged the UN to appoint a new personal envoy as soon as possible.

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 ?

Sahara : The Sahrawi Initiative for Change says the UN two round-tables are a «waste of time»

Horst Köhler briefs the UN Security Council about the Western Sahara issue