Morocco: Western Sahara

Question: Any reaction to the second round of talks on Western Sahara between Morocco and the Polisario?

Answer: We are pleased that Morocco and the Polisario met again on August 10-11 under the auspices of the United Nations to discuss a resolution to the conflict in the Western Sahara. We understand that both parties have agreed to further negotiations. We welcome this development, and urge both to commit to a full discussion of the issues in the next round of talks. We believe that meaningful autonomy is a promising and realistic way forward and that the Moroccan initiative could provide a realistic framework for negotiations.