Köhler imposed the relaunch of direct negotiations between Morocco and the Front

In a previous article, Yabiladi mentioned that the draft resolution on the Sahara had met some of Morocco’s demands. However, the document calls for relaunching direct negotiations between the Kingdom and the Front.

MINURSO military observers intercepted by Polisario in March

Armed members of the Polisario front intercepted, on March 16, a team of MINURSO military observers and fired warning gunshots, said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.

Mustapha El Khalfi : «Algeria must shoulder its responsibilities regarding the Sahara conflict»

Minister delegate for relations with parliament and civil society, and the government spokesperson attended Saturday in Laayoune a conference organized by the Forum of international alternatives. Yabiladi’s team was there and had the chance to ask Mustapha El Khalfi about the situation in the Sahara.

Antonio Guterres recommends extension of Minurso's mandate for another year

Sahara : Polisario’s military presence in the buffer zones significantly reduced

Morocco’s diplomatic offensive and military efforts are finally started to bear fruit. The Polisario’s military presence in the Guerguerate and Mahbes has been significantly reduced.

Sahara : Washington is not going to draft the resolution

Morocco reminds the UN of its responsibilities after the Polisario enters buffer zones

Morocco is currently conducting a diplomatic offensive, responding to the Polisario’s violation of the 1991 ceasefire. This is not the first time that the Kingdom denounces such provocations.

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.

Sahara : Köhler expected to attend a UN Security Council's closed session on Wednesday

The Polisario Front is annoyed by Morocco’s presence in the Gueguerate buffer zone

After months of silence, the Polisario Front is again complaining about the Moroccan presence in the Guerguerate area. In a letter sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Brahim Ghali, urged the organization to change the situation in the buffer zone. However, the Polisario Front claimed in the past that it has scored a much-publicized victory regarding the same issue.