the Moroccan autonomy plan which takes place in the way of democratic evolution by His Majesty Mohamed VI, answers the democratic requirements of the European charter of the regional autonomy, asserted Saturday in Lyon ( France), jean-Christopher Robert, lecturer in law history at Perpignan university via Domitia.

Morocco's stance on the Sahara issue has been boosted by the increasing international support for the Kingdom's autonomy proposal, said Sudanese paper "Al Rai Al'am".

UN Security Council reaffirmed Thursday its call on the parties to continue negotiations on the Sahara "without preconditions and in good faith" and to show "realism and a spirit of compromise" to achieve progress.

The Canary Islands expressed, here Wednesday, desire to promote cooperation relations with Morocco's regions.

Visiting Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, Joaquim Rafael Branco, on Monday expressed his country's support to the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco in a bid to settle the Sahara issue.