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The New Zealand phosphate controversy for dummies

SPS 15/09/2018 - 13:00

The two New Zealand companies Ravensdown and Ballance Agri-Nutrients, now the only two clients of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara in the world, are defending their purchases on social media. Here is what is wrong with what they claim.

Published: 13.09 - 2018 21:29    

Western Sahara refugees urge PM Jacinda Ardern to step in over phosphate trade

SPS 15/09/2018 - 12:08

CHARLIE MITCHELL

Last updated 18:57, September 12 2018

Refugees who blame New Zealand for a long-running stand-off in the Western Sahara have made a direct plea to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is among the few Westerners to have visited their camps.

SA and Algeria ink 33 agreements, reaffirm support for Western Sahara

SPS 01/09/2018 - 14:24

Devdiscourse News Desk 29 Aug 2018, 05:25 PM Algeria, South Africa

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and her Algerian counterpart exchanged views on the political, security and development on the African continent. (Image Credit: Twitter)

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says South Africa and Algeria remain firm in their support for the independence of Western Sahara.

TO DRAIN THE FOREIGN POLICY SWAMP, TRUMP SHOULD START IN THE SAHARA DESERT

SPS 15/08/2018 - 09:29

12:51 PM 08/14/2018

Suzanne Scholte | President, Defense Forum Foundation; Seoul Peace Prize Laureate

A tremendous opportunity exists for President Donald Trump to resolve a long-simmering foreign policy conflict over Africa’s only remaining colony, Western Sahara, as it is a stark illustration of exactly the themes on which he campaigned.

Key player quits dirty Western Sahara phosphate game

SPS 23/07/2018 - 17:03

One of the most important companies in the controversial phosphate business in Western Sahara is ending its involvement. Innophos Holding's exit might lead to the US totally terminating its decade-long imports from the occupied territory.

Published: 23.07 - 2018

The Visit of the UN Special Envoy for Western Sahara, Mr. Horst Khöler: The creation of a siege, a wave of arrests, police violence, demonstrations and a media blockade

SPS 07/07/2018 - 19:07

The UN Special Envoy Horst Khöler has recently visited the region of Western Sahara in order to gain a deeper understanding of the conflict. The Special envoy, after having visited the Saharawi Refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, arrived in the capital of Western Sahara, Layoune, on 28 June 2018. He toured the region until Sunday, 1 July 2018.

President Buhari’s Visit to Morocco: the Concerns, By Nig. Mov. for Liberation of Western Sahara

SPS 15/06/2018 - 20:14

Premium Times June 14, 2018
…recent developments have begun to give the distinct evidence that Nigeria is losing its political integrity and credibility on the issue of Western Sahara. The Nigerian government should be prevailed upon to reverse the on-going betrayal of African independence.
The Nigerian Movement for the Liberation of Western Sahara (NMLWS) has received the report of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s recent visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

Time plight of Saharawis was brought to the fore

SPS 10/06/2018 - 21:09

ANALYSIS / 10 JUNE 2018, 09:35AM / SHANNON EBRAHIM
Shannon Ebrahim
As South Africans we can’t cherry pick our issues. If we care about the freedom and self-determination of the Palestinians, we cannot care any less about the people of Western Sahara.

Remarks to the media by President Cyril Ramaphosa following talks with President Brahim Ghali of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, Union Buildings, Pretoria

SPS 09/06/2018 - 16:20

5 June 2018

Your Excellency, President Brahim Ghali,

Honourable Ministers,

Ambassadors,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Members of the Media,

Good day to you all.

Allow me, Your Excellency, to once again welcome you to South Africa.

Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Working Visit of President Brahim Ghali of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, Union Buildings, Pretoria

SPS 09/06/2018 - 16:04

5 June 2018

Your Excellency and Dear Brother, President Brahim Ghali,

Honourable Ministers,

Your Excellency, Mr Bachir Sgair, Ambassador of SADR to South Africa,

Your Excellency, Mr D Dlomo, South African Ambassador to SADR,

Senior officials from our respective Governments,

Members of the Media,

Good morning,

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