News: Western Sahara

We have started to collect the most important news related to Western Sahara in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Western Sahara – overview

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• April 22nd 2006 – November 29th 2009
• December 2nd 2009 – December 18th 2009

Western Sahara: news

Morocco orders captives' release

Saturday, April 22nd 2006, 21:01
related countries: Morocco

Morocco's king orders the release of 48 activists campaigning for Western Sahara independence.
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Migrants die on way to Canaries

Wednesday, August 2nd 2006, 11:09

The bodies of 28 African migrants wash up on the Western Sahara coast after boats heading for the Canaries founder.
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Morocco to talk to Polisario

Monday, April 30th 2007, 23:08

Direct talks on the future of Western Sahara are to be held for the first time in 32 years of conflict.
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'Groundbreaking' talks on Sahara

Monday, June 18th 2007, 17:17

Morocco and the Polisario Front have begun UN-sponsored talks over the disputed Western Sahara.
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No deal on W Sahara talks

Thursday, June 21st 2007, 1:26

Talks at the UN over the disputed region of Western Sahara end without any apparent breakthrough.
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Peacekeepers 'deface ancient art'

Thursday, January 31st 2008, 10:41
related countries: United Kingdom

Peacekeepers in Western Sahara have vandalised ancient rock paintings with graffiti, a UN official says.
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Western Sahara rivals at UN talks

Sunday, March 16th 2008, 16:15
related countries: Morocco

Morocco and the Polisario front are to hold fresh talks at the UN over the future of disputed Western Sahara.
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Morocco expels Swedish diplomat

Thursday, November 5th 2009, 9:48
related countries: Morocco, Sweden

Morocco expels a Swedish diplomat for allegedly passing documents to separatist groups in Western Sahara.
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Saharan activist 'facing court'

Tuesday, November 17th 2009, 20:57
related countries: Spain

A Western Sahara activist on hunger strike in Spain's Canary Islands must appear in court on public order offences, her supporters say.
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Concert backs 'Gandhi of Sahara'

Sunday, November 29th 2009, 20:07
related countries: Spain

Spanish singers stage a concert in support of a Western Sahara activist on hunger strike in the Canary Islands.
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April 22nd 2006 – November 29th 2009December 2nd 2009 – December 18th 2009