Keywords: Polisario


U.S. Congress: Bill to designate Polisario Front gains traction in the House of Representatives

The debate surrounding the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act is gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill sponsored by Republican Representative Joe Wilson continues to expand its circle of supporters with the addition of two new Republican lawmakers, Scott......

Morocco's ambassador dismisses Sahara debate at UN decolonization body as outdated

Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, declared at a regional seminar of the UN Committee of 24 in Managua that the continued inclusion of the Sahara question on that body's agenda represents an outdated approach that undermines the primary authority of the Security......

Morocco and Syria restore ties amid Sahara regional realignment

Diplomatic reset after years of rupture Morocco and Syria have reestablished formal diplomatic relations after more than a decade of severed ties. The break dates back to 2012 when Rabat closed its embassy in Damascus during the Syrian conflict. The political landscape shifted sharply after the fall......

Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group

Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international......

Mauritanian Army intercepts Polisario vehicles near border buffer zone

The Mauritanian army has intercepted two military vehicles and a truck reportedly linked to the Polisario Front near the buffer zone along the border with Morocco, according to local sources. The operation reflects heightened security vigilance in a region marked by persistent instability. The interception......

Canary Islands' partnership with Dakhla port undermines Polisario's credibility

The Canary Islands’ active participation in Morocco's territorial development marks a significant shift in geopolitical dynamics, further isolating the Polisario Front. Once a recipient of Spain’s institutional backing, the separatist movement now faces a reality where former allies have......

Hezbollah visit to Tindouf stirs new fears over Iranian influence in North Africa

A recent visit by a Hezbollah-linked delegation to the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps in southern Algeria has reignited concerns about Iran’s growing interference in North Africa. Analysts argue that the visit underscores Tehran’s deepening ties with the separatist Polisario Front, raising......

UN resolution marks a turning point for Sahara autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty

The United Nations Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2797 has reshaped the diplomatic landscape surrounding the Sahara dispute, delivering a significant blow to separatist ambitions supported by Algeria. With 11 votes in favor and three abstentions (Russia, China, and Pakistan), the resolution......

Moroccans celebrate UN’s landmark Sahara resolution with nationwide festivities

Morocco witnessed extraordinary scenes of unity and celebration on Friday evening as thousands of citizens took to the streets following the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2797, reaffirming Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the basis of negotiations for Sahara’s future.......