Morocco
UN Envoy for Western Sahara Resigns, Algeria Expresses "Deep Regret"
On the heels of the resignation of Horst Kohler, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Algerian diplomacy has expressed its "deep regret".
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Moroccan Sahara
France
France Regrets UN Envoy's Resignation Over Western Sahara Dispute
A strong supporter of Morocco on the Sahara issue, France has just reacted to the resignation of the "Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Western Sahara", Horst Köhler.
Morocco
UN Envoy for Western Sahara Resigns Unexpectedly, Citing Health Reasons
The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara has just resigned from his post, citing "medical reasons". This information was received from Morocco, which said it "regrets" taking note of it.
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Territorial Integrity in Sahara Dispute
During a meeting with Habib El Malki, President of the House of Representatives, Abdellah Ben Saad Al Ghariri, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Morocco, once again reaffirmed his country’s support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom.
Morocco
PJD Blocks Own Candidate as Habib El Malki Re-elected Speaker of Morocco's House of Representatives
The re-election of Habib El Malki as head of the House of Representatives received the support of the government majority. However, the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) would have in this race put obstacles in the way of several candidates from its own camp, including Amina Maelainine , who therefore misses out on the vice-presidency of the speaker’s chair.
Morocco
South African Insurer Sanlam Faces Backlash Over Moroccan Acquisition Amid Western Sahara Dispute
This is information to be taken with caution! After the remarks of Othman Benjelloun, CEO of BMCE-Bank of Africa, regarding his disagreement with the sale of Saham Assurances to the South African group Sanlam, the management of Sanlam has reacted directly and indirectly. Let us recall that the source of the disagreement is South Africa’s support for the Polisario.
Morocco
UN Chief: Sahara Conflict Resolution 'Possible' with International Support
In an official UN report, dealing with the two series of negotiations that were held by the parties concerned, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, stated that a "solution to the conflict is possible".
Morocco
Western Sahara Conflict: 12 Polisario Front Members Defect to Morocco
Exactly 12 Polisario activists have just joined Morocco with the aim of settling there, after the recent return of a 29-year-old officer.
Morocco
UN-Brokered Talks on Western Sahara Resume in Geneva with Morocco, Polisario Front
The Moroccan delegation is to participate today and tomorrow in Geneva in a new round table on the Sahara at the invitation of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General.
Morocco
Polisario Front Confirms Desertion of Senior Rebel Captain to Morocco
Salamu Bel-lal, a rebel captain and deserter formerly affiliated with the Polisario Front, is indeed in Morocco, according to propaganda media sources from the separatist Front.
Morocco
Polisario Front Officer Defects, Seeks Asylum in Morocco
A 29-year-old Polisario officer has just presented himself at the defense line in the Farcia area with the intention of settling in Morocco.
Morocco
UN Envoy Sets March Date for Western Sahara Talks in Switzerland
Morocco, the [Polisario], Algeria and Mauritania were invited yesterday by the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Sahara, Horst Köhler, for a new round table on March 21 and 22, 2019 in Switzerland.