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2008-03-19
Latest Western Sahara talks yield no breakthrough
A fourth round of UN-mediated negotiations over the future status of disputed Western Sahara ended in stalemate on Tuesday (March 18th). Morocco and the Polisario Front produced no definite results, although they agreed to continue the talks at a later date, UN special envoy for Western Sahara Peter Van Walsum told the press. One of Walsum's confidence-building measures was to propose the establishment of overland visits for separated families in addition to the existing air programme. The two parties reportedly agreed to explore the idea.
Western Sahara's status has been disputed for more than 30 years. Morocco wants autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty for the phosphate-rich territory. The Polisario Front wants to hold a referendum that includes the option of full independence.
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kabs 2008-6-16
I pity these Algerians: they have so much hatred in their hearts. But, why so much hatred? They hold a grudge against the whole world. They hold a grudge against the French because they colonised them. The Algerians even want to fight them. They hate the Tunisians because they are more advanced. They do not like the Spanish and Americans because they support Morocco. They insult the United Nations and van Walsum because the resolution was not to their liking. And, in the end, they hold a grudge against the Moroccans for events started by people who are no longer in power and who are even dead and buried (for example: Basri). I suggest that you go take care of yourselves because you have a problem with yourself, before taking it to others. Rid yourself of your hatred and your heart will suffer less.
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slim 2008-3-30
It seems the no one is interested in this problem of decolonisation. For my part, I think that there is strange similarity between the situation with the Western Sahara and the situation with Palestine!!! The duration of the conflict, the wall, the savagery of the repression, the economic interests — all these facts can be found in both cases!!! I am not mistaken in saying that Israel is to Palestine as Morocco is to the Western Sahara. It is the same problem!!!
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Ridha 2008-3-23
If you were in Algeria we would have called you a Harki (agent of the colonizer). I don’t think that you are from the Western Sahara. You and your parents were relocated by your dear king to occupy Western Sahara. He should have sent you to Ceuta and Melilla instead. They are part of your territory.
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ولد اباه شلا 2008-3-20
A Moroccan of Sahraoui origins. There is nothing that can be said, except two words that are light on the tongue but weigh heavy on the scales: “Glory be to Allah the Almighty, Glory and Praise to God”. No negotiations on my country, yes to the return of my brothers”. Long live dear Morocco from Tangier to Lagouira, down with the envious, agents and traitors.
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