Western Sahara
Moroccan ‘wins’ over Western Sahara come with risks
US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory marks a major diplomatic breakthrough for Rabat
MoroccoUS Western Sahara recognition is victory for Morocco
Washington has recognised Morocco's rights over Western Sahara in exchange for normalisation of ties with Israel
MoroccoMorocco will position for control of Western Sahara
The long-term ceasefire has ended between Morocco and the Polisario Front, which seeks Western Saharan independence.
MoroccoMorocco operation raises Western Saharan risks
Morocco held an operation to open a Sahraoui-blocked border crossing, prompting Sahraouis to exit their joint ceasefire
MoroccoEmirati consulate signals shift in Moroccan position
The UAE has opened a consulate in the Western Saharan capital, showing its support for Morocco's position
MoroccoSpain faces tough balancing act in Maghreb outreach
Podemos's reception of a Sahrawi delegation angered Morocco, but a subsequent official disavowal may have irked Algeria
SpainMorocco will use migration to buy EU political support
Rabat is keenly aware of its utility as a partner in the EU priority areas of combatting migration and African outreach
MoroccoRabat’s maritime control claims will add to tensions
Morocco has passed laws to incorporate fully the waters off Western Sahara into its maritime jurisdiction
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