The US urges Morocco and the Polisario to make political progress

A few weeks before the adoption of a new resolution, extending the mandate of the MINURSO, the United States warns Morocco and the Front against the situation in the Sahara.

Restoring universal jurisdiction in Spain could affect Morocco

Spain is planning to restore universal jurisdiction, repealed in 2014 by the Rajoy government. The decision might affect Morocco, especially as the situation in the Rif and the Western Sahara interest judges in Madrid.

The Spanish opposition to question the Minister of Agriculture on the fisheries agreement

Canary Islands : Some Sahrawis have allegedly sought the help of the Polisario

Cyril Ramaphosa urges the Southern African Development Community to pressure Morocco

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.

The Western Sahara Resources Watch slams Soluna’s blockchain wind farm in Dakhla

Fisheries Agreement : Two members of CNDH have allegedly defended the Polisario's stance

A European Commission mission is visiting Morocco to start consultations related to the fisheries agreement. Yesterday, the delegation held talks with pro-Rabat NGOs in a meeting attended by the heads of CNDH’s regional offices in Laayoune and Dakhla.

UN Security Council : Horst Köhler has successfully scheduled a meeting on the Sahara

At the height of the holiday season, the UN Security Council will discuss the situation in Western Sahara on August the 8th. The meeting is taking place only two months before the October deadline, which will be dedicated to the MINURSO mandate.

The Polisario rejects a decision on the Morocco-EU Association Agreement

EU Foreign Affairs Council adopted on Monday a decision, adapting the EU-Morocco Association Agreement to products coming from Western Sahara. The measure was firmly condemned by the Polisario Front.