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Sahara conflict has lasted too long, Moroccan Autonomy Plan, a serious & credible basis for discussions – French FM

Part of the world reaction to the historic proclamation by President Donald Trump recognizing the full sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the entire region of the Moroccan Sahara, France’s Foreign Ministry said that the Sahara conflict has lasted too long and that the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan constitutes a serious and credible basis for […]

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Morocco wins US support on Sahara and makes new beginning with Israel while supporting two-state solution

Morocco has just hit two birds with one stone after a watershed deal with the US and Israel according to which Washington acknowledges Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces and Rabat and Tel Aviv reopen their liaison offices. In a Presidential proclamation with immediate effect, the US announced an upcoming opening of a consulate in […]

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Sahara: Portugal, Switzerland reaffirm support for political solution

Portugal and Switzerland have reaffirmed in separate statements support for a political solution to the regional conflict over the Sahara under the aegis of the United Nations.   The head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Ignazio Cassis reiterated on Wednesday the Swiss government’s support for a political, just, lasting and mutually […]

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Rabat remains attached to ceasefire but will react firmly against threats to its security

Moroccan Foreign minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed his country’s attachment to the ceasefire and to the political process, but warns it will react with the greatest severity, and in self-defence, against any threat to its security. In an interview with the Parliament Magazine, Mr. Bourita said the repeatedly perpetrated illegal acts by Polisario militiamen since […]

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Guerguarat: Cape Verde Supports Morocco’s ‘Legitimate’ Decision to Restore Movement of Goods and People

Cape Verde expressed its support to Morocco in its “legitimate” decision to intervene peacefully to restore the movement of goods and people in the area of Guerguarat, in the Moroccan Sahara.   “Cape Verde, which maintains excellent relations of friendship and cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco and works for the promotion of peace, respect […]

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Sahara: Morocco winning the diplomatic battle on the ground – Atalayar magazine

Spanish magazine specializing in Maghreb affairs “Atalayar” has published a column on the latest developments in the Sahara in light of the Moroccan army’s intervention to secure the free movement of people and goods across the Guerguarat crossing point between Morocco and Mauritania.   Author of the column and director of the magazine Javier Fernandez […]

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Sahara: Polisario Chief blamed for igniting tension in Guerguarat

As the Polisario militias continue to block traffic at the Guerguarat crossing point, chief of the separatist group Brahim Ghali is facing growing criticism in the Tindouf camps by the local sequestered Sahrawis and by influential members of the polisario for igniting unnecessary tension in the region. He is also rebuked for letting himself be […]

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Sahara: UNSC Welcomes Role of CNDH Regional Commissions in Laayoune and Dakhla

The United Nations Security Council commended again on Friday the role of the Regional Commissions of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Laayoune and Dakhla, and Morocco’s interaction with the mechanisms of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In its resolution N° 2548, which extends the mandate of MINURSO until October 31, 2021, the […]

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US Reaffirms Moroccan Autonomy Initiative in the Sahara is ‘Serious, Credible and Realistic’

The United States reaffirmed on Friday, following the adoption of UN Security Council resolution N° 2548 on the Moroccan Sahara, that the Moroccan autonomy initiative is “serious, credible and realistic” for the settlement of this regional dispute. “We consider the Moroccan autonomy plan as serious, credible and realistic, and it represents a potential approach to […]

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More countries join their voice to Morocco against separatism in Africa

The Malawi is the latest African country that reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s unity and territorial integrity. The position was reaffirmed by Malawi’s foreign minister Eisenhower Nduwa Mkaka in statement to the Press after talks with Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita. The Malawi foreign minister said his country backs a solution to the Sahara […]