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EU underlines need to preserve freedom of movement, cross-border trade in Guerguarat

The European Union (EU) on Sunday underlined the need to preserve the freedom of movement and cross-border trade in the area of Guerguarat, stressing the paramount importance of ensuring compliance with the Sahara ceasefire agreements. The EU’s position was expressed by High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, during talks with the […]

Polisario patrol hit by landmine after breach of buffer zone

A Polisario militiaman was killed and two others were injured in a landmine explosion as a patrol of the separatist group came near the security wall in the demilitarized area. The incident shows once more Polisairo’s recurring provocations of the Moroccan army and their violation of the 1991 ceasefire agreement, which bans any military deployment […]

Francophonie parliament suspends Tunisia’s membership after postponement of OIF 18th Summit to 2022

The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) Wednesday suspended Tunisia’s membership owing to ongoing democratic deficit, a day after the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF) postponed the 18th Summit that was scheduled to be held in Tunisia in November this year to 2022. “After exchanging views on the parliamentary good offices missions to Lebanon, Mali […]