Western Sahara clash exposes tensions with Moroccans (01.10.2011)

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Moroccan security forces deployed in the city of Dakhla in the disputed territory of Western Sahara this week after an outburst of violence that pitted members of the indigenous Sahrawi population against their Moroccan neighbours.

Morocco tells UN it is ready to resolve Western Sahara dispute on autonomy basis (27.09.2011)

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Morocco has reiterated to the United Nations that it is ready to intensify talks to resolve the dispute over the Western Sahara on the basis of autonomy.

'Seven killed' in Western Sahara football riot (27.09.2011)

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Seven people were killed in violence that erupted after a football match in Morocco's disputed Western Sahara region, the state news agency reports. … One report said the violence flared after Sahrawi activists, who are seeking independence for Western Sahara, became involved.

Bangladeshi general to head UN force in Western Sahara (27.07.2011)

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major General Abdul Hafiz of Bangladesh as the Force Commander of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara (MINURSO). Maj.-Gen. Hafiz, currently commanding an infantry division of the Bangladeshi army, served two tours as a blue helmet with UN operations in Côte d’Ivoire, including one as a deputy force commander.

Western Sahara negotiations fail in New York (22.07.2011)

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An eighth session of UN-led informal negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front on the Western Sahara ended in failure in a New York City suburb. "Each party continued to reject the proposal of the other as the sole basis for future negotiations," said Christopher Ross, the UN envoy to the region.

Parties to Western Sahara conflict conclude UN-backed informal talks (07.06.2011)

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Parties to the conflict in Western Sahara continued to deepen their discussions on the electoral mechanisms for self-determination during three days of United Nations-backed informal talks in New York … . By the end of the talks, however, “each party continued to reject the proposal of the other as a sole basis for future negotiations,” said the communiqué.

UN to host meeting of parties to Western Sahara dispute (26.05.2011)

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The seventh round of United Nations-backed informal talks between the parties to the conflict in Western Sahara will be held in New York next month, the world body announced today.

Security Council extends UN mission in Western Sahara for another year (27.04.2011)

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The Security Council today extended for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Western Sahara and organizing a referendum on self-determination for the people of the territory.

Ban voices concern at deadlock in UN-backed negotiations on Western Sahara (19.04.2011)

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Neither party to the dispute over Western Sahara has taken steps to date that would suggest a readiness to move to an acceptable compromise, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report in which he recommends measures to help advance progress in the United Nations-backed negotiations.

Parties to Western Sahara dispute conclude another round of UN-convened talks (09.03.2011)

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Representatives of the parties to the Western Sahara dispute, Morocco and the Frente Polisario … continued to reject each other’s proposal as a sole basis for future negotiations, United Nations envoy Christopher Ross said.

Latest round of UN-backed Western Sahara talks concludes in New York (23.01.2011)

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The fifth round of United Nations-backed informal talks on the dispute over Western Sahara ended on Sunday with Morocco and the Frente Polisario agreeing to continue their discussions in March.

Next round of UN-backed Western Sahara talks slated for next week (14.01.2011)

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The next round of informal talks between the parties to the conflict over Western Sahara will take place from 21 to 23 January in New York, the United Nations announced today. Participating in the talks will be delegations of the parties to the dispute – Morocco and the Frente Polisario – and the neighbouring States, Algeria and Mauritania.

Parties to Western Sahara conflict end UN-convened informal talks in New York (19.12.2010)

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Delegations from Morocco and the Frente Polisario have attended a fourth round of informal talks in New York on ending the conflict in Western Sahara at the invitation of the personal envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General. … The proposals of the two parties were again presented, but by the end of the meeting, each party continued to reject the proposal of the other as a sole basis for future negotiations, the statement added.

Latest round of UN-backed Western Sahara talks begin next week (10.12.2010)

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The next round of informal talks between the parties to the conflict over Western Sahara will take place from 16 to 18 December in New York, the United Nations announced today.

U.N. asked to investigate violence in Western Sahara (16.11.2010)

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Western Sahara's national liberation movement demanded Monday that the U.N. Security Council launch a probe into clashes last week between Moroccan authorities and Western Saharan protesters, arguing that it is essential to "establish an authoritative account" of the most violent episode in years in the disputed territory.

Parties to UN-backed Western Sahara talks agree to meet again next month (10.11.2010)

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The third round of United Nations-backed informal talks on the dispute over Western Sahara has ended with Morocco and the Frente Polisario agreeing to continue their discussions next month and again early next year.

'Eleven dead' in clashes in Western Sahara camp (09.11.2010)

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A raid by Moroccan security forces to clear a protest camp in Western Sahara has left 11 people dead, the region's pro-independence movement says. The Polisario Front also says more than 700 people were wounded in the raid, while another 159 are missing.

UN schedules new talks on future of Western Sahara (03.11.2010)

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A new round of talks on the Western Sahara will aim to break an impasse over the future of the disputed North African territory, the UN says. The meeting of Western Sahara's independent movement Polisario Front and Moroccan officials has been scheduled for next week in New York.

UN envoy concludes North Africa tour (26.10.2010)

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Christopher Ross, the United Nations envoy for Western Sahara, has wrapped up his fourth visit to the region ahead of the next round of informal talks, which are expected to be held in early November.

Western Sahara's uneasy peace untenable, UN envoy says (20.10.2010)

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The United Nations envoy to Western Sahara says the status quo in the disputed Moroccan territory is untenable. … Ross says there is no doubt that the status quo is untenable, in the long term, considering the costs and the dangers it comes with. He says the parties must now show proof of their political will, which is necessary to move ahead.

UN envoy to undertake regional visit ahead of upcoming Western Sahara talks (11.10.2010)

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The envoy spearheading United Nations efforts to help resolve the dispute over the status of Western Sahara is scheduled to travel to the region ahead of the next round of informal meetings scheduled for November, it was announced today.

Question of Western Sahara: new report of the Secretary-General (06.10.2010)

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UN envoy holds consultations on Western Sahara (02.07.2010)

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The United Nations envoy dealing with Western Sahara is holding consultations in the capitals of the nations comprising the so-called Group of Friends, a diplomatic cluster working to help resolve the dispute over the territory. … The purpose of Mr. Ross’ talks is to consult on the best ways to move the negotiations forward toward a mutually-acceptable settlement, as well as to solicit these nations’ advice and support.

Mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Western Sahara extended for another year (30.04.2010)

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The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission tasked with organizing a referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara for another year.

Ban recommends extension of mandate of UN mission (12.04.2010)

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Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today recommends that the Security Council extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April next year, saying it is indispensable for the maintenance of the ceasefire in the dispute.

UN asks for census and protection of civilians in refugee camps (08.04.2010)

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During a Security Council meeting, the UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has asked for a census of the refugee camps south of Tindouf and more controls to ensure respect for human rights. Ban said he is concerned by the situation of political prisoners and the Sahrawi people.

UN envoy travels to region for talks (17.03.2010)

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The envoy spearheading United Nations efforts to help resolve the dispute over the status of Western Sahara is scheduled to arrive in Rabat, Morocco, today on the first leg of a nine-day visit to the region.

Morocco, Polisario end Western Sahara talks with no accord (12.02.2010)

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Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement failed to narrow their differences Friday after two days of informal talks on the disputed Western Sahara in suburban New York, a UN statement said.

UN-backed talks on Western Sahara dispute get under way (10.02.2010)

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The latest round of United Nations-backed talks between the parties in the dispute over the status of Western Sahara kicked off today in New York state.

Parties in Western Sahara dispute to hold new round of talks next week – UN (02.02.2010)

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The parties in the dispute over the status of Western Sahara, where fighting broke out between Morocco and the Frente Polisario after Spain’s colonial administration ended in 1976, have agreed to a United Nations proposal to hold their next set of informal talks next week in the United States.