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Sahara: French Lawyer demystifies mirages inherited from another era

Lawyer at the Bar of Paris Huber Seillan has demystified in a column published in Jeune Afrique magazine the mirages woven about the Sahara, pointing out that common sense requires everyone to accept facts, enshrined in history and proving the Moroccan identity of the Sahara. ”It is time to put an end to illusions inherited […]

Morocco defends Sahara development progress at UN as Green March anniversary approaches

Morocco’s UN Ambassador Omar Hilale delivered a forceful defense of the kingdom’s sovereignty over Western Sahara at the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee Wednesday, emphasizing the region’s transformation into a hub of peace and economic development as the nation prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Green March. Speaking in New York, Hilale characterized […]

Mauritania refuses to host wounded Tuareg rebels after clash with Malian army

Mauritania has declined demands by Malian Tuareg rebels fighting the Malian army to host wounded fighters for medical treatment, local media alakhbar reports citing an official source. The northern Malian historic city of Timbuktu, near the Mauritania border, has been the focus of fighting between the Malian army and a rebel group called the Coordination […]