Morocco
King Mohammed VI: Morocco's Stance on Western Sahara 'Non-Negotiable'
King Mohammed VI affirmed, in his speech on the occasion of the anniversary of the "Green March", that the Sahara will never be the subject of any negotiation.
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Western Sahara
Morocco
Moroccan Group Seeks International Justice for 1975 Expulsions from Algeria
A Moroccan association is fighting to obtain justice and compensation for the families expelled from Algeria in 1975 against the backdrop of a dispute over Western Sahara. After several unsuccessful attempts before the Algerian courts, it intends to bring the case before international courts. An initiative that comes in a context marked by new tensions between Algiers and Rabat.
Morocco
Morocco's Military Budget Soars to Record $4.8 Billion in 2022
Morocco’s military budget has been steadily increasing for several years as it has embarked on a dynamic of strengthening and modernizing its army. It should increase from 4.295 billion euros in 2021 to 4.8 billion euros in 2022, and would constitute the largest military budget in the history of the kingdom.
Morocco
UN Security Council Urged to Address Western Sahara Conflict as Tensions Rise
Amar Belani, special envoy for the Maghreb and the Sahara, warns that "the risks of escalation" between Morocco and the Polisario, protected by Algeria "are serious". He therefore calls on the UN Security Council to address the Sahara issue with "lucidity and responsibility".
Spain
Polisario Leader Ghali Deflects Questions on Controversial Spain Visit
The leader of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali , refused to give details about his entry and stay in a hospital in Spain, asking the media to stick to the explanations provided by the Spanish government. This was during the press conference he held on Saturday, the first since his return to Tindouf.
Spain
Spain's Popular Party Criticizes Sánchez Over Polisario Leader's Entry, Backing Morocco Amid Diplomatic Crisis
The Popular Party (PP) has chosen to constantly attack Sánchez’s government and support Morocco in the crisis that has opened between the two countries after the entry onto Spanish soil of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front.
Morocco
UN Appoints Staffan de Mistura as New Western Sahara Envoy
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, confirmed on Wednesday the appointment of the Italian-Swede Staffan de Mistura as personal envoy for the Sahara .
Spain
Spain to Appeal EU Court Ruling on Morocco Fishing Agreements
Spain plans to appeal the rulings of the European Union’s General Court (GCEU) that have canceled the fisheries agreements between the EU and Morocco. This is at least the assurance given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares.
Morocco
UN Chief Warns of 'Major Setback' in Western Sahara Peace Process
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says he is concerned about the resumption of hostilities between Morocco and the Polisario Front, saying it is a "major political setback towards obtaining a political solution".
Spain
Morocco Expels Spanish Human Rights Delegation at Laâyoune Airport
Moroccan police expelled a forensic medical delegation that arrived in the city of Boujdour from Gran Canaria on Saturday from Laâyoune airport.
Spain
Former Spanish Defense Minister: Sahara Conflict Solution Doesn't Include Referendum
The former Minister of Defense and former President of Congress stressed, during his intervention at the Ceuta Economic Forum, the need to maintain good neighborly relations with Morocco and to resolve the Sahara conflict, which, according to him, does not go through a referendum.
Spain
EU Court to Rule on Morocco-EU Fisheries Agreements in Western Sahara Dispute
The European Union’s General Court (CJEU) will deliver two important rulings on Wednesday on the applicability of the fisheries and association (trade) agreements concluded in 2019 between Brussels and Morocco in Western Sahara. These decisions could be unfavorable to Morocco and undermine the ongoing dynamic of the resumption of relations with Spain.