Death of Lawyer in Custody Reignites Concern over Human Rights

France reiterates support for Morocco-proposed autonomy plan, welcomes achievements in Sahara- Ambassador

French Ambassador to Rabat Christophe Le Courtier said his country has long backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara but now it was “high time we made progress.” Speaking to 2M state media, le Courtier said France adheres to “Morocco’s momentum” on the Sahara issue, and that his country “is aware of what Morocco has […]

Sahara: Socialist International Backs Peaceful & Lasting Political Solution

The Council of the Socialist International has voiced backing to the UN-brokered efforts seeking to reach “a peaceful, pragmatic and mutually acceptable political solution” to the Sahara issue. In a resolution adopted at the end of its meeting held Jan. 28-29 in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), the Council of SI expressed support to the UN […]

Sudanese Army secures Mabsut, expanding control in South Kordofan

The Sudanese army recaptured the town of Mabsut in South Kordofan on December 2, following clashes with forces allied to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to media reports. The Army’s advance, west of Al-Abbasiya Tagali, also involved confrontations with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). With Mabsut under its control, the army now […]