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AUSACO Conference Calls for Redefining UN Approach to Moroccan Sahara Dispute

Participants in the 2nd Policy Conference of the Coalition for Autonomy in the Sahara (AUSACO), held Tuesday in Dakhla, called for a redefinition of the United Nations' approach to the Moroccan Sahara dispute, citing shifting geopolitical dynamics.

In the Final Declaration, known as the “Dakhla Declaration,” AUSACO members urged a reassessment of the issue’s parameters, emphasizing Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only credible and realistic basis for a political solution.

Italian MPs Consider Morocco's Autonomy Plan as Serious, Credible, Realistic Solution to Sahara Issue

Italian parliamentarians said that the autonomy plan put forward by Morocco is a serious, credible and realistic solution that now stands out as a preferred path towards a peaceful settlement of this conflict.

Speaking at the 2nd Policy Conference of the Coalition for Autonomy in the Sahara (AUSACO) in Dakhla on Tuesday, MPs Ettore Rosato and Ouidad Bakkali emphasized the growing momentum behind the Moroccan initiative, which continues to garner broadening international support.

The 2nd AUSACO Policy Conference Kickstarts in Dakhla

The second Policy Conference of the Autonomy for the Sahara Coalition (AUSACO) will take place on April 29 and 30 in Dakhla, under the theme: "The New Reality of the Moroccan Sahara: A Pathway for a Revisited UN Approach in an Ever-Changing Geopolitical context."

Support for Moroccan Sovereignty over Sahara & Autonomy Initiative Reflects International Consensus to Resolve This Regional Dispute

The international momentum, driven over the years by HM King Mohammed VI in favor of the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara and in support of the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative, continues to gain strength. This growing support reflects a broad international consensus to resolve this regional dispute within the framework of Morocco’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Spanish Authorities Dismantle Narco Network with Algerian Connections

Recent law enforcement operations in Spain have unveiled connections between drug trafficking networks operating between North Africa, the Sahel region, and Europe, with alleged links to Algeria coming under increased scrutiny. The incidents highlight the complex geopolitical landscape of drug trafficking in the Mediterranean basin and raise questions about transnational criminal networks.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa rejects the Algerian request to extradite Algerian fighters in Assad's ranks

Monte Carlo's correspondent in Damascus, Uday Mansour, reported that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara rejected a request submitted by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding the release of detainees from the Algerian army and Polisario militias.

Press sources clarified that these detainees were fighting alongside Bashar al-Assad's forces around Aleppo and were captured by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham during the offensive it launched in late November, which led to the regime’s downfall.

The 'Western Sahara' Intergroup: Between the Defense of Interests and Possible External Interference in the European Parliament.

The European Parliament is not only a legislative body but also embodies the democratic values of the European Union. It is crucial to shield it from external influences that could undermine these principles. Article 35 of its rules specifies the boundaries for Intergroups—working groups focused on specific issues—to ensure they are not exploited or manipulated by outside interests.