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Strengthening the domestic front, key to solving the Sahara conflict

By Rachid Khouya Morocco World News Smara, Morocco, April 5, 2013 To believe that the Western countries which created the problem of the Sahara will resolve it today is non-sense. Our problem is hundred percent Moroccan and will be solved by Moroccans, for Moroccans and inside our country. Spain and France divided Morocco into the North and South a century ago and are seemingly still interested in renewing ...

Will the death of Chavez affect Latin America’s Support to the Polisario?

By Larbi Arbaoui Morocco World News Taroudant, Morocco, March 29, 2013 After a long battle with cancer, Hugo Chavez finally surrendered to death in March. The world witnessed the departure of the dedicated follower of Bolivar's anti-imperialism ideals, and an ardent adversary of the United States. Some cherished the death of the leftist icon of the 21st century leader. Others spilled tears for his death, bi ...

Morocco is confident regarding the renewal of UN Sahara mission term: Official

Paris, March 17, 2013 (MAP) Morocco is awaiting with serenity the April deadline for the renewal of the UN Sahara mission (MINURSO), all the more as this date comes as the Kingdom is continuing to honor its commitments for a realistic and lasting political solution to the Sahara issue, said Morocco’s delegate minister for foreign affairs and cooperation, Youssef Amrani. "This regional dispute has lasted for ...

Sahara: Christopher Ross to visit the region next week: UN spokesman

Morocco Word News New York, March 15, 2013 UN envoy to the Sahara Sahara, Mr. Christopher Ross, is due to start a new tour next week, UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said on Friday. The second visit of the UN Envoy to the region, which will take place from March 20 to April 3, aims at reviving talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front. As during his first visit last fall, Ross will visit the Sahara, Rabat ...