Polisario's sinking hopes
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The Polisario Front's hopes of achieving independence for the Western Sahara seem to be waning. The United Nations has failed to hold the promised referendum for the Moroccan-held area, and its new plan would in effect legitimise Morocco's rule. France and the US also seem to support Morocco.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Death by procrastination: the Uruguay round
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The opportunity to conclude the world trade talks and sign a treaty was lost for ridiculous reasons when Francois Mitterrand refused to sign rather than irk farmers. Now no treaty can occur until after the US elections. All but a few points had been negotiated.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Triumph for procrastination
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The future of the autonomy movement in Western Sahara, and links with Morocco are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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