Spain : Journalists and an NGO denounce the lack of witnesses in Western Sahara

An ECJ legal advisor says Morocco-EU fisheries deal is invalid

A week after the European Commission asked the EU to negotiate with Morocco the renewal of the fisheries deal, an ECJ legal advisor has called the latter invalid as it supposedly wouldn’t respect the rights of people in Western Sahara.

The Polisario Front denounces an EU delegation visit to Laayoune

The Polisario Front has issued a statement urging the European Commission to give legal clarity over a delegation that visited Laayoune to update the list of companies authorized to export their products to the EU. Angered by this visit, the Front referred to the European Court of Justice’ ruling. Meanwhile, Morocco has succeeded in holding negotiations to overcome the obstacles set by the same verdict.

Sahara : Colin Stewart officially appointed head of the MINURSO

Morocco maintains its reservations concerning the new candidate nominated to head the MINURSO

The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara is still without a leader. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ proposal of Colin Stewart of Canada to replace Kim Bolduc as head of the MINURSO has been formalized. Meanwhile, Morocco maintains its reservations concerning the new candidate’s CV. Details.

The Green March : A CIA document sheds light on the compromise reached by Hassan II and Juan Carlos

A declassified document released by the CIA has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Green March. Moroccans were able to enter the Sahara due to an agreement reached by Juan Carlos, Spain's Crown Prince at that time and King Hassan II, states the American agnecy.

Sahara : Kim Bolduc leaves the Minurso

Paris-Dakhla flight : The Polisario Front is suing Transavia

The new airline route launched recently by Transavia, a low-cost airline, has irritated the Polisario Front. The separatist movement, as a result, has sued the Dutch company to protest against the new flight linking Paris to Dakhla. Details.

The Security Council has postponed Tuesday’s meeting on Western Sahara to a later date

US aid to the Sahara : American senators want the Donald Trump administration to consult the UN

While the Minurso’s mandate has not been extended to monitor human rights in Western Sahara, a number of American senators want the Trump administration to consult the United Nations mission before sending aid to the region.