Western Sahara is a disputed territory classified by the UN as a non-self-governing region. After Spain's withdrawal in 1975, Morocco and Mauritania claimed control, though only Morocco maintains de facto administration. The Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, advocates for the territory's independence and proclaims the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (not widely recognized). Despite diplomatic efforts, the region remains marked by ongoing tensions and the lack of a definitive resolution.
Morocco
BRIEF. The imminent vote to extend MINURSO could provide the US with an opportunity to impose a resolution contemplating autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the only way to end the long-running conflict.
News
NEWSLETTER. A selection of the most important news of last week from the Maghreb
Morocco
REPORT. The expiration of the extension granted by the CJEU forces the EU executive to resort to an innovative legal formula rife with challenges in order to validate a key agricultural agreement for both parties.
Morocco
REPORT. Spanish decision to back the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for the Western Sahara has raised some questions about its opportunity and necessity.
Morocco
INSIGHT. The appointment of Staffan de Mistura as António Guterres' Personal Envoy for Western Sahara seeks to put an end to the long-standing conflict.
Morocco
INSIGHT. The General Court rules on the validity of the trade treaties with Morocco and reproaches the Commission for not having obtained the necessary consent.
Morocco
INSIGHT. Keys to understanding a conflict that seems to be reopening after the latest clashes in the demilitarised zone of El Guerguerat.