Western Sahara : In a new report, Antonio Guterres refers to «the lack of trust on all sides»

In a report on the two round-table talks that brought Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario together in Geneva, the Un Secretary-General referred to «the lack of trust on all sides». To Antonio Guterres, building trust between the parties involved in the conflict would lead to a solution.  

As required by Washington, the Security Council extends MINURSO’s mandate to six months

Antonio Guterres defends his proposal on the extension of MINURSO mandate

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.

Sahara : Russia's gift to the Polisario and Algeria at the Security Council

By urging the United Nations to reduce the MINURSO’s mandate to six months, instead of one year, Russia has offered the Polisario and Algeria a precious gift. Details.