City, Country — Washington D. C. United States — The United States has successfully facilitated talks between long-standing rivals Morocco and Algeria over the future of the disputed territory of Western Sahara, according to recent reports.
The discussions, which took place in Madrid, included representatives from Mauritania and the Polisario Front, a liberation movement seeking independence for the region.
The talks are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to resolve one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes.
The Western Sahara conflict dates back to the 1970s when Spain, the former colonial power, granted independence to the region.
Morocco and Mauritania both claimed parts of Western Sahara, leading to a war. Morocco took control of most of the territory, while the Polisario Front, representing the indigenous Sahrawi people, continued to fight for independence.
Algeria has historically supported the Polisario Front.
The recent talks, guided by elements of a recent United Nations Security Council resolution, are seen as a significant step towards resolving the conflict.
According to sources close to the matter, the discussions are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to revive efforts to resolve the dispute.
The inclusion of Mauritania and the Polisario Front in the talks is a notable development, as it represents a broader effort to involve all stakeholders in the search for a peaceful resolution.
The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but the fact that Morocco and Algeria, two of Africa’s most powerful nations, have agreed to sit down together under U. S. Mediation is a significant development.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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Source: U. S.
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