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Polisario Front, celebrating 35th anniversary, reiterated rejection of Morocco autonomy proposal; criticised UN special envoy Peter van Walsum for Apr statement independence unrealistic. Unconfirmed reports of Moroccan troop movements in disputed area.
UN Envoy van Walsum 21 Apr declared independence unrealistic in blow to Algeria-based Polisario Front. UNSC resolution 30 Apr called for “realism and compromise” on independence, extended UN mission (MIDURSO) for 1 year, urged further talks: statements welcomed by Morocco.
Fourth round of UN-mediated talks in New York between Morocco and Algeria-based Polisario Front ended without breakthrough 18 March. Algerian media earlier reported Moroccan arms build-up at border, while Rabat condemned alleged Polisario inroads into Tifariti desert region.
UN envoy conducted series of meetings with WS, Moroccan and regional leaders ahead of fourth round of peace talks between Polisario Front and Morocco to be held 11-13 March.
Third round of peace talks between Polisario Front and Morocco 8-9 Jan in Manhasset, New York ended in stalemate; parties agreed to hold further talks 11-13 Mar.
Third round of talks between Polisario Front and Morocco set for 7-9 January in Manhasset, New York. December Polisario congress, held once every 3 years, concluded Morocco blocking peace plans and attacking civilians; warned war would resume if peace talks fail and called on armed wing to prepare.
Algerian FM Medelci said Algiers in favour of rapid resumption and intensification of talks on Morocco’s autonomy proposal 24 November. Moroccan parliament official stated UN-mediated talks to resume December/January, following UNSC October call.
Report of UNSG Ban Ki-moon welcomed recent engagement of both sides in face-to-face talks, but highlighted lack of genuine negotiations between parties on major issues. UNSC extended UN peacekeeping mission (MINURSO) mandate to April 2008.
Chinese General Zhao Jingmin became new commander of UN peacekeeping mission (MINURSO) 17 September.
Morocco and Polisario Front negotiators met for UN-led talks near New York 10-11 August. No softening in positions, but agreed to meet again.
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