The Polisario’s military parades in Tifariti to discredit its stance

On Sunday 20th of May, the Polisario Front made sure to commemorate the outbreak of its armed struggle in Tifariti, located east of the Moroccan Berm. The decision discredits the movement’s stance and will to conduct direct negotiations with the Kingdom.

Fisheries agreement : Spanish MPs reject a bill that backs the Polisario

Supporters of the Polisario at the Spanish parliament have submitted a draft bill, largely in favor of the Front. The suggestion was rejected by the People’s Party.

Fisheries agreement : The first round of negotiations concluded in Rabat

Morocco and EU to launch negotiations Friday for renewing the fisheries agreement

European fisheries ministers to negotiate an agreement that includes the Sahara

A few days before the UN Security Council adopts a new resolution on the Western Sahara, Morocco has managed to convince EU fisheries ministers to give the go-ahead for a new agreement. The latter will include the Sahara’s territorial waters.

Fisheries agreement : Morocco accepts relaunching negotiations with the EU

Sahara : The Security Council is «concerned» about the situation in Guergarat

Waiting for Antonio Guterres to submit his report on Western Sahara to the Security Council, the floor was given to Horst Köhler. During a closed session, the UN organ expressed its worries regarding the situation in the Guerguerate.

Meeting Horst Köhler : Morocco doesn’t want the AU and EU to be part of the discussions

The first meeting to bring Horst Köhler and a Moroccan delegation together went well. Morocco reiterated its conditions for the settlement of the conflict. A position that contradicts what the German mediator is advocating for.

CJEU’s ruling : The vice-chairwoman of the Committee on Fisheries wants to negotiate with the Polisario

Linnéa Engström, the vice-chairwoman of the EU Committee on Fisheries, wants Brussels to negotiate directly with the Polisario. A year ago, the Swedish MEP adopted the same position, relaunched after the CJEU’s ruling.

Jerada : Trade unions are not to speak on the Hirak behalf

Unlike what has been announced this week, trade unions coordination in Jerada, joined by the Unified Socialist Party’s regional office have not accepted the government’s proposals. On the contrary, they have taken note of the evolution of negotiations with the civil society in the city.