Sahara : Antonio Guterres’ report and the US’ highly anticipated position at the UN

The Western Sahara question will be soon discussed at the Un Security Council. In October, Antonio Guterres will be presenting his report on the conflict and the US will be revealing its position on the MINURSO.

Sahara : Morocco and Algeria mobilize their lobbyists in the United States

In the next twenty-four hours the United States will host two forums on the Sahara. The first event is initiated by an American university lecturer close to Morocco while the other one is conducted by a supporter of Algeria and the Polisario.

Sahara : Horst Köhler reportedly recommended the relaunching of direct negotiations

Sahara : Horst Köhler plans to bring the two parties together before the end of 2018

As planned, the UN Security Council held a meeting, Wednesday, on the Western Sahara conflict. Before attending the session, the UN personal envoy Horst Köhler held talks with the National Security Advisor of the United States John Bolton.

Horst Köhler in Laayoune : Pro-Polisario activists organize a demonstration

Sahara : Horst Köhler keeps an eye on the upcoming African Union summit

Currently touring Morocco, Horst Köhler is still counting on the African Union upcoming summit, to be held soon by Mauritania. Unlike his predecessors, the UN Personal Envoy relies on the pan-African body.

Morocco strongly condemns the Polisario's recent proactive actions in Tifariti

Polisario’s 45th anniversary : Sahrawis protest against the Front’s unfulfilled promises

A demonstration has marked the 45th anniversary of the Polisario’s creation. Festivities were reportedly interrupted by a wave of anger targeting the Front’s leadership.

Cutting ties with Iran : Kuwait finally reacts to the Moroccan decision

Kuwait backs the Moroccan stance a few days after its controversial statement at the UN

Kuwait reassures Morocco, stating that it supports the Kingdom’s stance on the Western Sahara territorial dispute. This move comes as the same country defended Friday the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination.