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U.S. deadline given to Polisario to comply expires, paving the way for its designation terrorist organization

U.S. congressmen Joe Wilson (Republican) and Jimmy Panetta (Democrat) have introduced in June a legislation designating Algeria-backed Polisario militias a foreign terrorist organization. On August 24, the 90-day deadline stipulated by H.R. 4119: “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act” expired, setting in motion the legal process for branding the Polisario separatist group as a Foreign Terrorist […]

France reaffirms support for autonomy plan in Sahara

France’s support for the autonomy initiative to end the regional dispute over the Sahara remains “clear and steady” said French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. Colonna made the statement at a news conference in Rabat with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita after talks that raised the means to bolster ties. “Regarding the Moroccan autonomy plan, our […]

Morocco Seizes over 12 Tons of Cannabis, Captures International Drug Dealers

Moroccan authorities said Wednesday they seized over 12 tons of cannabis following the dismantling in the Northern city of Nador of an international drug smuggling network. According to security services, six dealers aged between 20 and 57 were captured. Three houses located in the rural Ammejjaou area, used by the dealers as storage sites, were […]