Keywords: MINURSO


Morocco: Ahmed Touizi Announces a New Phase in National Sovereignty and Diplomatic Strategy

Morocco is entering a new chapter in its approach to the regional dispute over the Sahara, with a renewed focus on consolidating its sovereignty, safeguarding diplomatic achievements and strengthening its international standing, said House of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Touizi on Monday in Rabat. Addressing......

Morocco: Political Parties, Unions and Civil Society Groups Welcome Historic Shift in Sahara Issue

Morocco's political, trade union, professional and civil society organizations have voiced strong support for what they describe as a historic turning point in the Moroccan Sahara issue, reaffirming their commitment to national unity and the diplomatic direction led by King Mohammed VI. In a series......

Somalia’s UN Vote: Questions Emerge Over Its Diplomatic Position Toward Morocco

Somalia’s voting choices at the United Nations Security Council on October 30, 2026, have brought renewed attention to the evolution of its diplomatic position on the moroccan sahara issue, particularly in light of the support Mogadishu previously expressed for Morocco’s autonomy initiative. During......

MINURSO Mandate Expires: Omar Hilale Says Mission Has Lost Its Legal and Political Status

Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has declared that the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) no longer has a legal or political mandate, following the Security Council’s failure to renew its authorization. Speaking in......

MINURSO's Future: Former UN Chief Julian Harston Criticises Algeria and Polisario

Former United Nations official Julian Harston has called for a fundamental reassessment of the UN Mission (MINURSO), arguing that its original mandate has become outdated and that the political process has reached a prolonged deadlock. In a statement published on LinkedIn, Harston, who headed MINURSO......

MINURSO’s Future: Jordanian Writer Amal Jabbour Calls for a New UN Political Approach

The future of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO) has sparked renewed debate over the effectiveness of longstanding international mechanisms, with Jordanian writer Amal Jabbour describing the prospect of ending the mission as an opportunity to move beyond traditional approaches to the political dispute. In......

Morocco After MINURSO: The Autonomy Initiative Takes Centre Stage in a New Diplomatic Phase

Morocco is preparing for a new chapter in its diplomatic strategy following the latest developments at the United Nations, with its autonomy initiative emerging as the central reference point for any future political discussions. The end of the United Nations mission's mandate has brought renewed......

British MP Andrew Murrison: Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Is the Only Option on the Table

British Member of Parliament Andrew Murrison has voiced strong support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, describing it as the only viable proposal currently available to move forward with a political settlement. Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) on Saturday, Murrison argued that all parties......

Ahmed Aboutaleb: Former Rotterdam Mayor Questions the Continued Role of MINURSO

Former Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has called into question the continued relevance of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO), arguing that developments surrounding the political process and growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative warrant reconsideration of the mission’s......