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UK Parliament: Morocco showcases inclusive development of Saharan Provinces

Several British lawmakers were briefed earlier this week at the UK Parliament on the social and economic development achieved in Morocco’s southern provinces, and on the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty. After presentations made by member of Dakhla Oued-Eddahab regional council Mrs. Ghalla Bahiya, and Morocco’s Ambassador to UK […]

Security Council stresses Algeria’s role in Sahara conflict, backs UN-led talks

Resolution 2494 of the UN Security Council renewing for one year the mandate of the UN mission in the Sahara MINURSO has also reiterated the call on Algeria to contribute to the settlement of the Sahara conflict. Algeria, which arms, hosts and backs the Polisairo separatist front diplomatically has refused in the last four decades […]

Libya : Islamists and Misrata rebels fight to control Tripoli airport

Tripoli international airport has become the center of interest of different rebel groups in Libya. The airport is controlled by the rebels from Zintan but the Islamists and fighters from Misrata want to take it over from them. The Zintan rebels are being accused of backing the liberalists in the Libyan parliament. The clashes have […]