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03.05.97
Algerian declaration
In an interview with the Algerian newspaper El Khabar, the Algerian
foreign minister said that his country's policy regarding the Western
Sahara issue is governed by two principles: "Any solution has to
provide for self-determination, and a peaceful solution to the
dispute would be in the interests of security and stability in the
region." He added that Algeria is awaiting "tangible proposals" from
Baker.
05.05.97
Solidarity
The Canarian Institute of Women together with the Canarian Women
Organization of Solidarity with the Sahrawi Women and the Sahrawi
People organized several activities with the participation of
representatives of the National Union of Sahrawi Women. At last a
twinning agreement was signed between the Institute of Women and the
NUSW, in presence of the president of the Canary Islands
government.
07-08.05.97
Colombia's president visits Morocco
Mr. E. Samper, president of Colombia and actual president of the
Nonaligned Countries, held talks with King Hassan II concerning the
political situation in Maghreb especially the Western Sahara
conflict.
08.05.97
UN Secretary-General report
Mr. Kofi Annan recommends a four-month extension of the MINURSO
mandate, which is due to expire at the end of May. After his recent
"exploratory" mission in the region , Mr. Baker will return in June,
and then make recommandations to the UN Secretary-General on the
future of the disputed territory.
09.05.97
Chad suspends recognition of SADR
Chad prime minister announces his country "suspends its recognition
of SADR", accorded 1980. Mr. Koibla signed in Rabat an agreement
creating a bilateral cooperation committee between Morocco and Chad.
(MAP)
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