Following restrictions on movement and trade, Algeria has imposed new restrictions on Saharawis in the Tindouf camps. They are now barred from recharging their telephone cards, reports the Forum de soutien aux autonomistes de Tindouf (FORSATIN) on Thursday, December 26. «This measure raises serious questions about Algeria's commitment to guaranteeing the fundamental rights of thousands of Saharawis living in difficult conditions on its territory», the same source stated. The
Incursions by the Algerian army into neighboring countries have become a recurring issue. Following an incident in Mauritania, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have now apprehended Algerian soldiers, including an officer, who were traveling in a Jeep. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday in the M'Hamid El Ghizlane region. The Algerian patrol, which had ventured approximately 10 kilometers into Moroccan territory, claimed to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces that they had «gotten
In Morocco, New Year’s Eve celebrations are marked by family traditions, including enjoying a special cake, watching TV programs, and sending New Year wishes through postcards or calls.
Official sources from the Government Delegation in Melilla reported that a Moroccan maritime patrol boat ran aground near the city’s pier at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The sources stated that the reasons behind the boat’s entry into waters close to Melilla remain unknown. Following the incident, Moroccan authorities requested assistance from their Spanish counterparts. In response, the city's port pilot and a Spanish maritime rescue vessel were dispatched to the site to help
The Court of First Instance in Salé issued a six-month suspended prison sentence on Thursday against 13 activists from the Moroccan Front to Support Palestine and Combat Normalization, in a case widely known in the media as the protests against the Carrefour store. The court charged the defendants with «organizing an unlicensed protest» following their participation in demonstrations they organized in November 2023 in front of the Carrefour store in Salé, calling for
The House of Representatives has approved, by a majority vote, the draft organic law on the exercise of the right to strike, a text that has been awaited since 1962. Marked by numerous amendments, it redefines the rules governing strike actions while introducing the possibility for authorities to temporarily suspend movements that threaten public order.
At the European Parliament, the new 2024-2029 legislature officially commenced on July 16. However, the Polisario Front has yet to establish its customary friendship group within the European assembly. The Front blames the PSOE, led by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, for hindering the renewal of this entity. «The creation of this group requires the backing of three groups of MEPs. The Greens and La Gauche have already given their approval, but the Social Democrat bloc has withdrawn
After challenging the recent increase in U.S. countervailing duty on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers, OCP has won its case. The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to lower the countervailable subsidy rate for the producer/exporter, setting it at 16.60%, down from 16.81%, although it was previously at 14.21% before November 11, 2024. This slight adjustment follows a review by U.S. officials of the appeal submitted by the Moroccan side and heard on November 18, including the
After unsuccessful attempts to establish a lobbying entity within the European Parliament, the Polisario Front has shifted its focus to the Spanish Parliament, forming a group to advocate for its agenda. The group includes members from Podemos, EH Bildu, and Sumar, with a notable inclusion of the Popular Party's MP, Carmelo Barrio. This marks a significant alignment between the right-wing party and the Polisario Front. Conversely, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), led by Pedro
Has the transfer of air traffic control of Western Sahara from Spain to Morocco been carried out discreetly? According to a Spanish media report, between 15% and 20% of the airspace is already under Rabat's control. This share has been obtained through «unilateral actions», laments El Independiente, citing «reliable sources» in Spain. «Morocco has resorted to establishing no-fly zones for so-called military exercises», thus gaining de facto authority over the
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