AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoTourism Push in the Disputed Sahara: Morocco is accelerating its Western Sahara tourism drive, with arrivals to Morocco-administered areas up more than 50% over seven years, helped by new European flight routes to Dakhla—while critics warn the marketing and labeling of the territory risks normalizing occupation. Health Reform in Laayoune: In Laayoune, Morocco launched a regional “Territorial Health Group” to roll out its healthcare reform model, aiming to tighten coordination between hospitals and primary care. Diplomatic Pressure on the Sahara File: Algeria reiterated support for direct Morocco–Polisario dialogue on Africa Day, while the U.S. and UN-backed mediation continues to frame self-determination as the key sticking point. Human Rights Under Spotlight: UN experts again raised concerns over Sahrawi detainees, including claims tied to the Gdeim Izik cases, as hunger strikes and prison conditions remain a live issue. Regional Messaging: France and Côte d’Ivoire both reiterated that the Sahara’s future should sit within Moroccan sovereignty, backing Rabat’s autonomy plan.
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