World #StayInYourTent: COVID-19 protective measures reach Sahara Desert Sahrawi refugees, who have been living in the middle of the Algerian desert for 45 years, are facing a new kind isolation amid this global pandemic. 10/04/2020
focus African youth look to bright future with Crans Montana Forum The Crans Montana Forum is back in Dakhla in Western Sahara. In its 5th edition, this year’s theme is building a modern Africa dedicated to its youth. Young Africans represent 77% of the continent’s population. 21/03/2019
brussels bureau MEPs back controversial EU fishing deal with Morocco The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an EU trade deal with Morocco which includes fishing rights off the disputed coast of Western Sahara. However, MEP`s were advised by Human Rights Watch to first take the matter to the European Court of Justice, as the UN does not recogn 12/02/2019
World "We expressed the frustration of the Sahrawi people" - Polisario's European representative euronews: “Mr Mohamed Sidati, Polisario’s European representative, thank you for joining us. 03/03/2017
Algeria Polisario leader's death announced 68-year-old Mohamed Abdelaziz led a decades-long fight for independence in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. 31/05/2016
