The Foreign Minister of Benin, Mr. Bakko-Arifari reiterated his country's position regarding the Sahara issue, saying that Benin had abandoned since 1997 its recognition of the SADR and supports the Moroccan position over its territories.

The non-settlement of the Sahara conflict is an "obstacle to comprehensive counter-terrorism cooperation" at the regional level, says the U.S. Department of State in its annual report on terrorism worldwide, released Thursday in Washington.

Constant mobilization for the preservation of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and sovereignty

The Moroccan people celebrated Sunday the 32nd anniversary of the recovery of the province of Oued Eddahab, a historic event that reflects the struggle waged jointly by the throne and the people for the completion of the territorial unity of Morocco and the sovereignty of the Kingdom.

Jackson Lee noted that Clinton reiterated the U.S. constant position on this question, stating that the Moroccan autonomy plan is a “serious, realistic and credible” proposal to end the long-lasting conflict.

Major General Abdul Hafiz of Bangladesh, directs the MINURSO, since the beginning of this week, after His appointment by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.