Western Sahara
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:23:20 GMTEU Is Urged to Play 'Leading Role' in Resolution of Conflict Over Sahara (Ana Palacio)
[MAP] Prague -- The European Union (EU) is called upon to play a "leading role" in reviving talks between the parties for the final settlement of the conflict over the Sahara, said former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ana Palacio.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:05:06 GMTSPLA - New Attacks Against Multiple Positions of Moroccan Occupation Forces
[SPS] Bir Lehlou -- Units of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) pursued their attacks against positions of the Moroccan occupation forces behind the wall of sand, said Monday the Sahrawi Defence Ministry in the military communiqué No 131.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:41:45 GMTMinister of Public Health Calls On Citizens to Exercise Caution
[SPS] Dakhla (Refugee Camps) -- Minister of Public Health, National Secretariat member, Khaira Balahi Abbad, has called on citizens to exercise caution.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMTPresident Tebboune Urges Coordination of Efforts for Lasting Solution to Western Sahara Conflict
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday called for the coordination of Africa's efforts to crystallize a lasting solution to the conflict in Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:29:04 GMTKenya Steps on Morocco's Toes in Renewed Attempt to Solve Sahrawi Problem
[Nation] Kenya's renewed bid to have the African Union take a leading role in resolving the Western Sahara dispute is angering Morocco.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:46:05 GMTSpain Calls for UN-brokered Solution to Western Sahara Dispute
[VOA] Madrid -- Spain is pushing for a U.N.-brokered solution to the long-running dispute over its former colony, Western Sahara, after a dispute erupted between Morocco and Germany over the territory.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:52:10 GMTDiplomatic Dithering Over Western Sahara Bodes Ill for Other African Disputes
[CFR] Francesca Eremeeva & Nolan Quinn -- On December 10, 2020, then President Donald Trump tweeted that because "Morocco recognized the United States in 1777," the U.S. should return the favor by recognizing "[Moroccan] sovereignty over the Western ...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:18:17 GMTWestern Sahara - Celebration, in Mexico, of 45th Anniversary of Sadr Proclamation
[SPS] Mexico -- The Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic organized, in Mexico, an event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of SADR proclamation, the Sahrawi Press Agency reported.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:42:26 GMTConasdh Salutes Sahrawi Woman Struggle
[SPS] Chahid El-Hafed -- The Saharawi National Commission for Human Rights (CONASDH) greeted, Sunday, the struggle and the fight of the Saharawi woman who wrote "with pride" the shining names of chahidate , prisoners and activists, alongside all acti...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:48:53 GMTLondon 'Closely Follows' Situation in Western Sahara
[Algerie Presse Service] London -- James Cleverly, Minister for Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said on Tuesday that the United Kingdom is closely following the situation in occupied Western Sahar...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:48:49 GMTGermany Recognizes Western Sahara's Right to Independence
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Abdul Massih Al-Shami, the coordinator of Arab-European relations in the German Parliament said on Tuesday that Morocco's decision to suspend diplomatic relations with the German embassy in Rabat is an "anti-diplom...
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:09:58 GMTMorocco Cuts Contact With German Embassy over Western Sahara - Reports
[DW] Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has cited "deep disagreements" with Germany over Berlin's stance on Western Sahara, according to local media.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:31 GMTPresident of Republic Receives Message of Congratulations From Venezuelan President On 45th Anniversary of Proclamation of Sadr
[SPS] Caracas (Venezuela) -- President of Venezuela, Mr. Nicolas Maduro, has congratulated President of the Republic, Secretary General of Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, in a message on behalf of the people and government of Venezuela on the occa...
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:28 GMTEast Timorese President Congratulates President of Republic On 45th Anniversary of SADR
[SPS] Dili (East Timor) -- President of the Republic of East Timor, Mr. Francisco Guterres, has sent a message to President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, in which he congratulated him on the 45th anniver...
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:59:15 GMTMore Revelations On Disappeared West African Migrants
[The Point] Mawlud Faal of The Gambia Police Force (GPF) and Ousman Jallow of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) yesterday testified before the TRRC, giving recollections of their knowledge on the arrest and detention of about 52 West African migra...