AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSahara Diplomacy Push: Washington says recent talks among Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario were “somewhat productive,” as it ramps up a push for a framework agreement tied to UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Smara Escalation Backdrop: The latest week’s flare-up—Polisario-linked attacks on Smara—keeps pressure on the UN track, while the Polisario and Sahrawi civil groups denounce what they call international “disregard” for decolonization and human rights. New Institutional Move: The Polisario announced a Sahrawi Military Office to monitor compliance with international humanitarian law, signaling a bid to formalize its legal posture. Local Momentum for Autonomy: A US city council in Arkansas backed Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s autonomy plan, echoing growing US engagement. Regional Trade & Ties: Spain and Morocco used the Logismed forum to deepen transport and logistics cooperation, adding an economic layer to the diplomatic shift.
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