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Hungary supports Autonomy Plan as ‘most credible basis’ to resolve Sahara dispute, lauds Royal Atlantic Initiative

Hungary has joined its voice to the supporters of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara as it expressed its support for the Kingdom’s efforts to resolve the Sahara issue and backing to the Autonomy Plan, presented in 2007, as “the most credible basis” to resolve this dispute. This position was expressed by Hungary in the Joint […]

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Moroccan King thanks Panama’s President following his country’s wise decision on Kingdom’s first national cause

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of thanks to the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino Quintero, following his country’s wise decision regarding the Kingdom’s first National Cause, a decision that opens new page in bilateral ties. “I would like to address my most sincere thanks, following the wise decision undertaken by your friendly […]

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Ecuador closes Polisario’s representation, asks separatists to leave the country

The Republic of Ecuador has officially begun the process of revoking its recognition of the so called “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR), self-proclaimed by the separatist Polisario group that it had previously recognized in 1983 and allowed to establish a so-called “embassy” in the country in 2009. The decision to end diplomatic relations with the […]

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Morocco, Spain dismantle IS-loyal terrorist cell

Morocco and Spain conducted a joint operation dismantling a terrorist cell loyal to IS with operations in the Sahel, Moroccan anti-terrorism agency BCIJ said. Nine individuals have been arrested in this operation in the Moroccan cities of Tetouan and Fnideq and in Madrid, Ibiza and Ceuta. BCIJ said the equipment seized during the operation, including […]

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Brazil’s Ruling Party hails Autonomy Plan for Sahara as a model of dialogue, commitment to international law

The autonomy plan presented by Morocco for the Sahara focuses on dialogue and international law, and promotes the well-being of the populations concerned, said Romenio Pereira, Secretary for International Relations of Brazil’s ruling party, Workers’ Party (PT). “A more explicit support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco can, of course, be considered, since this […]

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The case for closer US-Morocco cooperation to counter Iranian influence in North Africa

Morocco stands as the only partner in North Africa with whom the new Trump administration can join forces to counter an increasing Iranian threat to destabilize the region through the supply of drones and rockets to Algeria’s Polisario proxies. Polisario mouthpieces on social media have recently displayed photos of a truck loaded with the Iranian-made […]

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Algeria: U.S. hardens its position on regional stability & security

The American complacency with the authoritarian Algerian regime is over. Time has come for U.S. engagement and deterrence to prevent the Algerian warmongers (de facto rulers) from destabilizing North Africa and Morocco, a major non-NATO Ally of the United States in the region. With tension soaring and emerging reports of Algerian plans of escalating the […]

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Marco Rubio, U.S. next top diplomat, an advocate of sanctions against Algerian regime

The authoritarian Algerian regime is in a state of panic and anxiety since announcement by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump of the nomination of Republican senator Marco Rubio to lead the State department. While announcing the appointment, Trump said Rubio, 53, would be “a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and […]

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France’s Ambassador to Morocco, first European diplomat to visit Moroccan Sahara paving the way for others to follow suit

French ambassador to Morocco Christophe Lecourtier started Monday an official visit, the first of its kind, to the Moroccan Saharan cities of Laâyoune and Dakhla. He is the first European ambassador to visit Moroccan Sahara and the second diplomat of a major global power recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, after the visit paid by […]

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Algeria beats drums of war as Morocco scores diplomatic goals on Sahara issue

The enraged Algerian military regime is beating the drums of war again in reaction to consecutive Moroccan inroads in defending its sovereignty over the Sahara and its autonomy plan for the territory. Unable to swallow a painful blow dealt by the UN Security Council in its recent resolution on the Sahara issue, Algeria seems to […]