Western Sahara as a Hybrid of a Parastate and a State-in-Exile: (Extra)territoriality and the Small Print of Sovereignty in a Context of Frozen Conflict
Within the liminal universe of parastates, what makes Western Sahara/SADR anomalous and unique is that it has not originated from secessionism but from foreign occupation in the context of a deviant or thwarted decolonization process.
The Unspoken Conflict In Western Sahara
This article explores the unresolved conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front over Western Sahara. Despite decades of UN efforts, no referendum has been held. Morocco offers autonomy, while the Polisario demands independence. Regional rivalries and international interests have prolonged the stalemate. The authors argue that only compromise can bring a solution and end the suffering of the Sahrawi people.
Life is Waiting: Referendum and Resistance in Western Sahara
What will it take for the people of Western Sahara to reverse decades of broken promises and gain their freedom? What lessons does Sahrawi resistance offer for nonviolent movements around the world? Join an incredible cast of Sahrawi activists and artists as they offer their answers. More than four decades after its people were promised freedom by departing Spanish rulers, the Western Sahara remains Africa’s last colony.