Keywords: Alexander Ivanko


Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan faces a decisive October at the UN Security Council

October is set to become a pivotal month for the United Nations’ handling of the Moroccan Sahara dispute, with the Security Council preparing three separate meetings on the political process and the future of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The timing......

China signals support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Sahara

China has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Sahara (MINURSO) while emphasizing the importance of its strategic partnership with Morocco. The statement followed a meeting between Yu Jinsong, China’s ambassador to Morocco, and Alexander Ivanko, the head of......

European Union reaffirms stance against SADR recognition

The European Union has firmly reiterated its position on the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with the bloc’s spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizing that “neither the EU nor any of its Member States recognize SADR.” This statement marks......

UN Security Council to Address Moroccan Sahara Issue on April 14

The United Nations has announced its agenda for April, highlighting key discussions in the Security Council under France’s presidency. A significant topic will be the Sahara issue, which will be discussed during a closed-door consultation on April 14. The session will include a briefing by the......