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US bill to designate Polisario as terrorist group gains traction- Newsmax

A proposed US bill aiming to list the Polisario militias as a terrorist organization is gaining momentum in Washington, amid growing concerns over the Algeria-backed group’s links with Iran-backed militant networks, according to an opinion piece by George Landrith published in Newsmax. The legislation, introduced in the House of Representatives by Republican Joe Wilson, seeks […]

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Exclusion of Polisario from Korea-Africa Meeting, Another Setback Deepening Separatists’ Isolation

The Polisario Front and its supporters have suffered a new diplomatic setback after the exclusion of the Algeria-backed separatists by South Korea from the Korea-Africa ministerial meeting held in Seoul. The Korean decision is seen by several observers as a slap on the face of those pushing for the presence of Polisario in international economic […]

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Congressman Marc Veasey Supports Bill Designating Polisario Terrorist Organization

Congressman Marc Veasey (D-Texas) has joined the U.S. lawmakers pushing for labelling the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) for their ties with the Iranian regime and its proxies seeking to destabilize North Africa. The “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Joe Wilson […]

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Morocco Brings Elected Saharan Officials to UN C24 Seminar in Managua for Eighth Consecutive Year

A senior Moroccan delegation has arrived in Managua, Nicaragua, for the United Nations Committee of 24 (C24) regional seminar for the Caribbean, running from May 25 to 27. The delegation is led by Ambassador Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, and includes senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign […]

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In Verona, Experts Praise Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara

Moroccan and Italian experts gathered on Saturday in Verona, northern Italy, highlighted the relevance of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, describing it as a serious and lasting solution to the regional dispute surrounding the issue. The meeting also brought together several Italian regional officials, as well as members of the Moroccan community living in […]

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Growing Chorus of Countries Reaffirming Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

The Foreign Ministers of several countries who took part in the 2nd Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in a Francophone Environments hosted by Rabat this week held on the sidelines of the conference talks with their Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. These officials have joined their voices to the chorus of countries which have affirmed or reaffirmed […]

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Sahara: Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

Foreign minister of Côte d’Ivoire Mrs. Nialé Kaba has reaffirmed her country’s steadfast support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara. In a joint statement issued following her talks held Thursday in rabat with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, the top diplomat of Côte d’Ivoire hailed the UNSC resolution 2797 which endorsed […]

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Sahara Issue Bears Strategic Significance for France, the region – French FM

France reiterated that the “present and future of the Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty” and outlined the precise measures to apply this decision. This position was expressed on Wedneday in Rabat by French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in a joint press briefing following his talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser […]

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Guinea-Bissau Reiterates Firm, Constant Support for Moroccan Sahara

Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed on Tuesday its firm and constant position on Morocco’s sovereignty over of the Sahara. This stance was expressed by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Bernardo Vieira, during a press briefing following talks in Rabat with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. João Bernardo Vieira reiterated his country’s unwavering support for the territorial integrity […]

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Madagascar Supports Morocco’s Territorial Integrity and Autonomy Plan for Sahara, Praises Adoption of Resolution 2797

Madagascar, committed to the principle of the territorial integrity of UN Member States, has expressed its support for the respect of Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This position was expressed in a joint communiqué issued following talks in Rabat on Tuesday between Madagascar’s Foreign Minister, Alice N’Diaye and her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. In this […]