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EVENT:
Morocco and the UN are currently pushing for a negotiated settlement for the Western Sahara conflict.
SIGNIFICANCE:
King Mohammed VI's endorsement of a still-undefined type of autonomy for the Western Sahara marks Morocco's desire for a political settlement of the conflict rather than the previously endorsed, but repeatedly stalled, UN-backed referendum. Such a solution will have a long-term impact on Morocco's domestic politics.
Word Count (approx): 1236
Headings
- Rabat initiative
- Regional council
- Public discussion
- Democratisation linkage
- Wider regionalisation
Primary Keywords: ME/NAF, Morocco, Western Sahara, international relations, politics, constitution, decentralisation, ethnic, infrastructure, narcotics, opposition, party, reform, regional, talks, tourism
Secondary Keywords: Algeria, United Nations
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